Kevin De Bruyne transfer agreement truth revealed as Manchester City make stance clear amid Al Ittihad pursuit

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·21 luglio 2024

Kevin De Bruyne transfer agreement truth revealed as Manchester City make stance clear amid Al Ittihad pursuit

Sunday has brought about plenty in the way of Manchester City transfer updates, particularly in the department of potential outgoings from the Etihad Stadium.

In fact, such was the dominance of potential outgoings and stories around such a subject over the weekend that there has been very little in the way of incoming rumours, in light of Savinho’s arrival from Troyes.

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Sunday has brought about updates within Manchester City concerning Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson amid ongoing interest from Saudi Arabia, whilst there has also been talk of potential outgoings for either Rico Lewis or Oscar Bobb in the coming weeks.

Here is your comprehensive and daily round-up of everything concerning Manchester City during the ongoing summer transfer window after day 38 of the 2024 market!

Arrivals

Francesco Camarda has rejected more lucrative offers from clubs like Manchester City, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund in order to move forward with a new deal at AC Milan. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Departures

Al Ittihad have approached Ederson and he remains keen on a move to the Saudi Pro League. Talks with Manchester City are set to follow, who insist on their €50 million to €60 million valuation. (Fabrizio Romano, X)

“Manchester City consider Julian Alvarez as a key player, so it would have to be a big proposal or no chance for clubs interested. There’s no way for a loan… More talks between Julian’s camp and City in the next days will take place to discuss future steps…” (Fabrizio Romano, CaughtOffside)

Kayky is attracting loan interest from Sparta Rotterdam. The 21-year-old is likely to leave Manchester City this summer, either on loan or on a permanent basis, as he is not yet viewed as ready for regular first-team football. (MailSport)

Reports of Kevin De Bruyne reaching an agreement with Al Ittihad are NOT true, according to Saudi Arabia sources. (Fabrizio Romano, X)

There has been contact between Manchester City and Al Ittihad over Ederson, but the club will remain firm on their valuation. City will hold out for significantly more than the Al Nassr offer of £25 million. If Al Ittihad did meet City’s valuation of Ederson, the club would look to sign a replacement, with Stefan Ortega likely to step up to number one. (Joe Bray, Manchester Evening News)

Manchester City are not expecting Al Ittihad to make a move, or for Kevin De Bruyne to leave this summer. The midfielder is set to return to the City Football Academy on August 5 after an extended break ahead of the new season. (Joe Bray, Manchester Evening News)

Ederson is valued at nearer £50 million and Al-Ittihad are ready to test that resolve. (Jack Gaughan, MailSport)

Manchester City are ready to use Rico Lewis or Oscar Bobb as bait in the pursuit of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, loaning one of the youngsters to St James’ Park next season – if it helps secure them the signature of the Brazilian. However, City have made it clear that neither is available for sale, regarding the pair as integral to the club’s long-term future. (Harry Pratt, Daily Star)

Manchester City will accept offers of £20 million to let Kalvin Phillips leave for good this summer. (Pete O’Rourke, Football Insider)

Chelsea are looking at Oscar Bobb as a potential option, and believe they might have an opportunity to land the Norwegian if he does not play as much as he wants to in pre-season and does not feel he is going to get the chances at Manchester City. (Si Phillips)