Manchester City, after an impressive season with a treble win, including their first Champions League trophy, faced a setback when their captain, Ilkay Gundogan, left to join Barcelona earlier this summer. Gundogan had been a key player under Pep Guardiola’s management. Despite signing Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea, Manchester City is determined to strengthen their midfield even further.
Their attention is now focused on Frenkie De Jong, the talented Dutch international, who had a successful season with Barcelona, securing his first LaLiga title with the club. Manchester City holds great admiration for De Jong and is interested in acquiring him to bolster their squad. In pursuit of this goal, they are exploring a potential swap deal with Barcelona that would involve sending Bernardo Silva to Catalonia.
Barcelona, eager to sign Bernardo Silva, is equally enthusiastic about the move, which Manchester City hopes to leverage to secure De Jong’s services. However, a potential stumbling block arises as De Jong had previously expressed his commitment to staying with Barcelona this summer. This situation casts doubt on Manchester City’s plans, and it remains uncertain how the negotiations will unfold. At this stage, the deal seems unlikely to materialize.
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