Stefan Ortega has sent a heartfelt message to supporters of German outfit Arminia Bielefeld amid reports that a Manchester City move is looming.
10.06.2022 - 08:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City will turn their attention to exits as well as arrivals when the transfer market truly clicks into gear after the international window.
Many players have shelved talks on their futures until after their time away with national teams as they look to solidify their positions for the Qatar World Cup at the end of 2022. As the June internationals come to an end in the coming days, more decisions will start to be thrashed out for players as clubs formalise their plans for next season.
At City, that could mean at least two high-profile exits. Gabriel Jesus is expected to leave and is keen to sort out his next challenge, with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal among the frontrunners while Chelsea and Tottenham have also been linked; the Blues will be looking for a considerable profit on the £27m they paid for a raw teenager in 2016 even if he does only have a year left on his contract. They know that none of the established Premier League clubs can plead poverty.
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Raheem Sterling is another looking for a swift resolution. Sterling is open to signing a new deal at the Etihad if he can be convinced he will still be an important player, but with Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez coming in, and Jack Grealish expected to feature more next season, the competition is only getting tougher.
As expected, there is plenty of interest in the England international but Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Liverpool have already committed significant sums to new players already while Barcelona are still short of cash. Chelsea are currently the only English side with the sway and financial clout to reach a deal with Sterling and City.
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Stefan Ortega has sent a heartfelt message to supporters of German outfit Arminia Bielefeld amid reports that a Manchester City move is looming.
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Manchester City have distanced themselves from reports that they are considering a move for Arsenal star Bukayo Saka.
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