A news report from an “irreplaceable” star’s home nation is stating that he is ready to leave his current club as Manchester City want to sign him in the summer, according to a new report.
Man City transfer news
The Blues were the busiest side in the Premier League when it came to transfers during January, as Pep Guardiola and co. addressed the underperforming squad. City added six new players to their squad in the form of Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, Juma Bah, Christian McFarlane and Nico Gonzalez.
Man City expected to make summer move for £49m player they'd agreed to sign
The Blues were heavily linked with this player in January, but are now eyeing the transfer to go through in the summer.
1 ByBrett WorthingtonFeb 5, 2025
The transfer window has been shut for a matter of days, and already the Blues are lining up what business they plan to do in the summer. City have been linked with a move for Geovany Quenda of Sporting Lisbon, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent days. Quenda has a release clause of €100m (£84m), which is a hefty amount of money for a 17-year-old, but given he is seen as a future star, the Blues may look to hijack United’s bid to sign the winger.
As well as looking at Quenda, City have not given up on the idea of signing Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus. Cambiaso was heavily linked with a move to the Etihad, with it claimed that an agreement of £49 million and bonuses was made between the clubs.
The Blues had reached an agreement on personal terms with the defender, agreeing to a four-year contract and doubling his current wages. However, City’s spending during January saw them delay the transfer, but it is possible it will go through in the summer after the FIFA Club World Cup.
£20m ace is ready to leave as Man City want to sign him
Quenda and Cambiaso may not be the only summer arrivals at the Etihad, as according to Colombian outlet Antena 2, Man City are keen on signing Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace, with the player ready to leave Selhurst Park.
The report states that Munoz’s impressive performances for the South Londoners have caught the attention of City as well as Chelsea and FC Barcelona. Guardiola sees Munoz as an option to strengthen his defence given the departure of Kyle Walker to AC Milan, and Munoz is ready to leave Palace, looking to consider his options once the 2024/25 season comes to an end.
The 28-year-old, who has been dubbed “irreplaceable” by journalist Dom Smith, is under contract at Selhurst Park until 2027 and is said to be valued at €25 million, which is roughly £20 million.
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Munoz’s ability to play as a right-back as well as a right-winger may appeal to Guardiola, as he is always keen to have flexibility in his City team. Munoz would be a low-risk signing for the Blues, as the Colombian knows the Premier League and has shown he is more than capable of holding his own against the best of the best, but his age may need to be considered, as, for example, Cambiaso is much younger at 24.
