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July 22, 2024
GIVEMESPORT sources reveal that Manchester City could revive their interest in RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo if Kevin De Bruyne leaves the Etihad Stadium. The Spaniard is seen as a fitting replacement despite the expiry of his release clause.
Following their fourth Premier League championship victory in a row, Pep Guardiola is focused on strengthening his squad for the upcoming season. While Brazilian winger Savinho has already joined for £30.8 million, more transfers are expected before the August 30 deadline, with Txiki Begiristain managing potential moves.
Guardiola would be in desperate search of a substitute for the Belgian
GMS sources report that Dani Olmo could return to the picture as a possible Manchester City recruit if De Bruyne leaves Etihad Stadium to take on a new challenge. Guardiola is keen to find a replacement should the Saudi Pro League target decide to end his career there.
Because the inventive midfielder, who has been among the first names on the team sheet since completing a then-club record £55 million switch from Wolfsburg in August 2015, faces an uncertain future in his current surroundings, the former head of Bayern Munich and Barcelona has been evaluating the market.
According to GMS sources, De Bruyne will be free to decide whether to resign from Manchester City. The club does not want to take the chance of him leaving as a free agent after his contract expires in the summer, which has caused Olmo to stay on their radar despite being labeled as “elite.”
Although the £51 million release clause in his Leipzig contract has expired, the Bundesliga team is willing to approve the Spain international’s departure if a bid in the neighborhood of that amount is submitted in the coming weeks. The international community played a significant part in his country’s victory in Euro 2024.
Even though Manchester City disavowed their interest in signing Olmo earlier this month, GMS sources have disclosed that the Sky Blues have not ruled out changing their position should bitter rivals Manchester United step up and submit an offer.
If Al-Ittihad submits a bid, their ability to spend will be examined.
Despite De Bruyne entering the last 12 months of his contract, GMS sources have learned that Manchester City is willing to hold out for around £50 million. The reigning Premier League champions are unwilling to sell him for a low price. Still, they will not allow him to leave the Etihad Stadium if he wishes to move on.
The Sky Blues want to demonstrate their intention to keep him in his current surroundings by testing the spending power of his suitors as the transfer deadline draws near. They know Saudi Pro League teams desperately avoid paying hefty transfer fees.
GMS sources have learned that De Bruyne has not initiated formal talks regarding a contract at Al-Ittihad. However, he has been aware of the terms offered for several months. He is being forced to bide his time before his supporters may decide to meet with Manchester City to negotiate.
Guardiola has witnessed the relocation of Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez to Saudi Arabia in the past 12 months, with the latter having completed a £30 million move to Al-Ahli. However, with the 2024–25 season quickly approaching, De Bruyne is not the only current player being followed in the Middle East.
GMS sources reveal that Al-Ittihad is eager to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, who is open to moving to Jeddah. He was initially drawn to the lucrative offers when local rivals Al-Nassr identified him as a possible addition earlier in the summer.
Suppose an agreement is reached in the upcoming weeks. In that case, Stefan Ortega will likely become the starting goalkeeper at the Etihad Stadium. The Sky Blues are anticipated to reject offers that fall short of £50 million, having initially hoped that Saudi Arabian advances for the Brazil international had passed.
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