Stefan Borson
Fri 21 March 2025 7:00, UK
Manchester City are already putting plans in place to strengthen their squad this summer following their disappointing campaign.
Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Nico Gonzalez all made the move to the Etihad in the January transfer window.
Man City spent around £200million on their January signings as Pep Guardiola looked to strengthen his side for the remainder of the season.
However, it’s so far failed to have the desired effect as they sit fifth in the Premier League table and were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid.
Etihad chiefs have identified Eduardo Camavinga as a potential summer signing as they look to bolster their midfield options.
Football Insider revealed on 16 March Man City would have to pay £70million to sign Camavinga from Real Madrid.
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Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider the France international would likely command big wages to join the Premier League champions.
The 22-year-old, who joined Real Madrid for £34.4million from Rennes in 2021, has started in 16 of his 27 appearances this season.
Appearances (Starts) 27 (16)
Minutes Played 1512
Goals 1
Assists 2
Yellow Cards 5
Eduardo Camavinga’s 2024/25 stats (all competitions)
Eduardo Camavinga to demand big-money deal to sign for Man City
Borson revealed the fee for Camavinga might not be what people expect if Real Madrid want to sell him this summer.
He told Football Insider: “You know all these deals are going to be very expensive.
“I don’t know whether Camavinga is realistic or not. If Camavinga is somebody they want to sell, his wages are going to be really significant.
“So where is he going? If you do want to sell Camavinga, who in world football can afford him?
“We go to the top Premier League teams, except we know Manchester United are probably out of that running for this window.
“Arsenal are probably well covered in midfield. That leaves probably Liverpool or City in the Premier League. I know PSG look pretty okay in that position, and that’s it.
“There is a tiny market for players of that cost, so that plays into market forces. Ultimately, all of these players and all of these market prices are supply and demand.
“He’s a good player, but if they want to sell him, the fee might not be what you’d expect.”
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Man City to spend big on summer signings
Man City are prepared to spend big this summer due to concerns around midfielders Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva.
Football Insider revealed on 17 March Kalvin Phillips wants to return to Leeds United following his disappointing spell at the Etihad.
The 29-year-old no longer has a future under Guardiola and will be allowed to leave the club when he returns from his loan spell at Ipswich Town.
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