Man City submit initial bid to sign £58m ‘energetic’ midfielder in 2025
Manchester City have tabled a bid for an “energetic” midfielder ahead of the January transfer window, and Pep Guardiola is believed to be a big fan, according to a report.
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Guardiola’s side have slumped considerably this season after winning the league four years in a row, and their poor run of form coincides with Rodri’s departure through injury, indicating the midfielder’s importance to the team.
In the Spaniard’s absence, Mateo Kovacic and Ilkay Gundogan got the go-ahead in midfield yesterday afternoon, but they flattered to deceive, with the latter possibly in the twilight years of his career.
Guardiola may therefore feel he needs to strengthen this winter if his side are to return to the Champions League, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jamal Musiala thought it was a goal, even if it is expensive.
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Now, Guardiola appears to have identified his main target to strengthen the midfield, with reports from Spain detailing that an opening A bid has been made from Man City for Atalanta midfielder Edersonwith Guardiola personally seeing him “as an ideal reinforcement” in 2025.
Manchester United are also interested in the midfielder, which could increase the price, and there is a feeling that a deal could be in the region of €70m (£58m), with a swap deal also possible. City are said to be determined to beat their rivals to the 25-year-old’s signature, and the outcome of the transfer battle is likely to be known in the coming weeks.
Man City need a new midfielder
Amidst links with Liverpool earlier this year, the Brazilian was praised by journalist Bence Bocsak, who said:
Since then, the Atalanta star has progressed even further, playing an important role in Atalanta’s successful Europa League campaign, and has remained one of the first names on the Serie A team sheet this season.
It is clear that City need to strengthen this January, with Rodri’s injury showing the confidence they have in the Spanish international, and they need to strengthen the midfield with a top-flight player.
Ederson could fit the bill in that regard, but it remains to be seen whether City can win the race for his signature, especially given the ongoing legal battle with the Premier League, which could be unpleasant for potential targets.
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