Bundesliga and Premier League clubs show ‘strong interest’ in Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly | OneFootball

Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly is at the centre of transfer interest from major European leagues this summer amid doubts over his game time at the Etihad Stadium.

O’Reilly has recently been a prominent figure in City’s first-team squad, making his senior competitive debut under Pep Guardiola while notably deployed at left-back during the closing stages of last season to showcase his tactical intelligence and positional flexibility.

Despite his increasing involvement at the senior level, O’Reilly remains a player who is closely monitored by clubs across Europe, particularly those willing to offer regular minutes in top-flight domestic football.

His technical quality and sharp footballing brain have long made him one of Manchester City’s most admired Academy graduates in recent years, with his leadership and maturity drawing praise throughout the 2024/25 campaign.

With Manchester City’s 2025/26 pre-season campaign getting underway later this month, O’Reilly is expected to play a part in Pep Guardiola’s preparations – including their friendly against Palermo in early August.

Whether or not the 20-year-old sees the remainder of the summer out as part of Manchester City’s plans remains to be seen amid intensifying transfer attention.

According to the information of market insider Fabrizio Romano, clubs in both the Bundesliga and Premier League are now showing ‘strong interest’ in the versatile and highly-rated Manchester City talent.

It is explained that talks for the natural midfielder, who operated at left-back for large parts of last season’s run-in, will continue as several clubs are now prepared to offer regular first team opportunities for next season – a ‘priority’ for the player.

Should O’Reilly decide to depart the Etihad Stadium this summer — either temporarily or permanently — he will likely look for assurances of consistent top-level minutes.

A loan move within the Premier League could give Manchester City a clearer sense of his readiness for a long-term consistent role in Pep Guardiola’s side, while Bundesliga clubs may appeal with their reputation for developing young English players.

City’s long-standing emphasis on player development means the club will take a considered approach to O’Reilly’s next step. Whether he stays as part of first-team rotation or departs for guaranteed starts elsewhere, his stock is only rising — and the months ahead may be pivotal.