Manchester City are reportedly willing to break the bank to sign Barcelona midfield mainstay Pedri in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester City are interested in acquiring the services of Pedri as Pep Guardiola looks to reinforce his midfield ahead of the 2024/25 season. The Premier League outfit are aware of the fact that it won’t be easy to strike a deal with Barcelona, but they are willing to make a multi-million-dollar offer to convince them.
Pedri signed for Barcelona in the summer of 2019, but he stayed on loan at UD Las Palmas for another season before joining the Catalan giants. He has gone on to establish himself as one of the best midfielders in the game.
While injuries did derail his progress, the 22-year-old is back at his best and has been doing wonders for Hansi Flick’s team. The youngster has featured in a total of 43 matches in the ongoing campaign, and he has contributed towards 12 goals.
The Spanish international is one of the first names on their team sheets. His vision, tactical intelligence, and ability to dictate the game’s tempo make him a standout player in the team. His impressive progress, and his massive potential have not gone unnoticed, as Manchester City are one of the clubs keen on signing him.
Manchester City to push hard for Pedri
Pep Guardiola wants to freshen things up in his midfield. He is a massive admirer of Pedri and feels the Barcelona midfielder could be an ideal fit for his system at Manchester City. With Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan nearing the twilight of their careers, the Barcelona star could end up being one of the leaders of their team.
The Premier League champions are aware of the fact that signing him from the Blaugrana won’t be easy. He penned a new deal at the start of the year, which runs until the summer of 2030. As a result, Barcelona are in a fairly comfortable position.
They have no intentions of sanctioning the Spaniard’s departure anytime soon. However, Manchester City are willing to test the Catalan club’s resolve with a multi-million-dollar offer. As far as the player is concerned, he is happy at Barcelona and has shown no desire to leave the club anytime soon.