A "world-class" star is now pushing to seal a move to Manchester City quickly, but it will take a huge offer to secure his signature, according to a report.
Man City set to spend big despite lack of 115 charges verdict
Having endured a rare trophyless season in the 2024-25 campaign, Man City are set to spend big to rebuild their squad this summer, despite the fact they are yet to receive a verdict in their case against the Premier League.
Gary Neville has been particularly critical about the lack of a conclusion to the ongoing saga, saying: “That Manchester City case is a disgrace; it’s an absolute stain to the game.
“It has just been dragging on for years and years, it’s an absolute joke. Yes, City have been defending themselves, but they’ve been pushing it so far into the long grass that you end up losing the will to live on it and you forget about it. It just needs to be dealt with.”
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The Citizens could bring in some serious pedigree in their hunt to claim the Premier League title next term.
The lack of a verdict seemingly isn't dissuading players from moving to the Etihad Stadium, however, with Wolverhampton Wanderers' Rayan Ait-Nouri expected to join Pep Guardiola's side this summer, while Lyon's Rayan Cherki has also said "yes" to a move.
Cherki isn't the only midfielder of interest to the Blues, however, and there has now been a new update on their pursuit of AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders, with a report from Italy (via Sport Witness) revealing the midfielder is pushing to seal a move to the Etihad Stadium quickly.
City have already made an offer of €60m (£51m) for Reijnders, but Milan are set to hold out for a fee of over €70m (£59m), so the two clubs may still be a little way apart in their valuation of the 26-year-old.
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"World-class" Reijnders could be statement signing for City
Erling Haaland's willingness to sign a ten-year contract may have allayed some fears that City will receive a harsh punishment from the Premier League, when the verdict is finally reached, and signing the AC Milan star would also be a statement of intent.
The Dutchman enjoyed a very impressive 2024-25 campaign with the Italian giants, picking up 20 goal contributions in 54 outings, during which time he also received very high praise from CBS' Matteo Bonetti.
An outlay of around £60m would be justifiable for Man City, given Reijnders' ability, and the fact he is pushing to seal a move to the Etihad should give them an edge in negotiations with Milan.