Tijjani Reijnders is the perfect hybrid midfielder for Manchester City | OneFootball

AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City over the past few weeks.

Having decided to end Kevin De Bruyne’s time at the club, City have committed to a significant shake-up in their engine room.

The Netherlands international has been touted as a potential target and possesses all the necessary tools to be the perfect fit for manager Pep Guardiola’s style of play.

Equally comfortable picking up the ball in deep positions or contributing further forward, Reijnders is a superb all-round midfielder.

He has an excellent passing range, is comfortable carrying the ball and has an eye for goal – a point evidenced by his tally of 15 goals this season.

Reijnders has room for improvement without the ball, but Guardiola is the perfect man to work on that side of his game.

Guardiola’s previous skill tweaks with Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan highlight that Reijnders would be in good hands if he joins Man City.

It is also worth noting that he emphasis on defensive work will not be as pronounced once Rodri returns to action, while Nico Gonzalez also brings that skillset to the table.

Reijnders’ ability on the ball is the element which makes him such an intriguing proposition for Man City’s midfield.

Striker Erling Braut Haaland thrived on the relationship he developed with De Bruyne and would relish the service Reijnders could provide him with.

Having failed to claim their fifth consecutive Premier League title this term, Man City are desperate to make amends next season.

Adding Reijnders to their midfield options could ultimately be the signing that is the catalyst for Guardiola’s side to regain their place at the top of the tree.