Pep Guardiola Targets €71m Midfield Reinforcements as Squad Overhaul Begins
Manchester City are preparing a blockbuster move for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders that could break the Italian club’s all-time transfer record, with the Premier League giants ready to pay upwards of €71 million for the Dutch international.
The 26-year-old has emerged as Pep Guardiola’s top midfield target this summer as City look to rebuild after an uncharacteristically shaky season. Reijnders’ impressive performances for Milan – particularly in the Champions League – coupled with his versatility as both a box-to-box and defensive midfielder have made him the perfect candidate to refresh City’s aging midfield.
Record-Breaking Bid Expected
AC Milan are bracing for an official approach when the transfer window opens, with club sources indicating they won’t consider offers below their €71m valuation – a figure that would eclipse the €67m Real Madrid paid for Kaká in 2009. The Rossoneri consider Reijnders more valuable than Sandro Tonali, who joined Newcastle for €58.9m last year.
Midfield Revolution Needed
With Kevin De Bruyne likely departing and concerns over the fitness of Rodri and 34-year-old İlkay Gündoğan, Guardiola has made midfield reinforcements his priority. The City boss recently emphasized his need for players capable of maintaining peak performance in twice-weekly high-intensity matches
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