Manchester City Eye Premier League Star as Pep Guardiola Plans Summer Overhaul
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a serious bid to sign a Premier League star this summer, with manager Pep Guardiola being a known admirer of the player.
Man City Transfer Rumours: Guardiola’s Summer Plans
Despite a season that has fallen short of expectations following four consecutive Premier League titles, Manchester City still have a chance to end the campaign with silverware by winning the FA Cup.
The club made a rare January signing spree, with forward Omar Marmoush being the marquee arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt. Midfield and defensive reinforcements were also added, and with the 2025/26 season on the horizon, more signings are expected as departures loom.
| Man City’s January Signings | Player | From | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Marmoush | Eintracht Frankfurt | €75m | |
| Nico Gonzalez | FC Porto | €60m | |
| Abdukodir Khusanov | Lens | €40m | |
| Vitor Reis | Palmeiras | €37m | |
| Juma Bah | Real Valladolid | €6m |
Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract and is reportedly close to a move to MLS, while Jack Grealish could also depart. Bernardo Silva has agreed personal terms with PSG, leaving City in need of midfield reinforcements.
Rumours suggest that Manchester City have already secured a deal for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, but another Premier League midfielder has caught their attention.
Man City Ready to Bid £70m for Bruno Guimarães
According to reports from Spain, Manchester City are set to formalise their interest in Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães with a £70m offer, driven by Guardiola’s admiration for the Brazilian midfielder.
Guimarães, who has been linked with City in the past, is seen as an ideal partner for Rodri in midfield. The 27-year-old has been a standout performer for Newcastle since joining in 2022, captaining the side in all 28 Premier League games this season.
The likelihood of a move depends on Newcastle’s ability to secure European qualification. If the Magpies fail to make the Champions League, a transfer could become a reality.
Guardiola has previously praised Guimarães, describing him as an “exceptional holding midfielder” who is “aggressive with or without the ball.” The City boss believes the Brazilian would fit seamlessly into his tactical plans.
Guardiola’s Praise for Guimarães
“He is an exceptional holding midfielder. He is aggressive, with the ball or without the ball,” Guardiola said last year. “At set pieces, he’s aggressive and is a real, complete holding midfielder since being at Lyon and now at a club who want to grow up and up. I’m sure he’s part of the project for the next years. Definitely.”
With City reportedly ready to make another attempt to lure Guimarães from Newcastle, this is a situation worth monitoring as the summer transfer window approaches.
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