Manchester City Plan Bid for AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders

Manchester City are planning to make a bid for AC Milan’s midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. They see the Dutch player as the key to strengthening their midfield in the number 8 position.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City have shown interest in signing Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. They plan to make a formal bid soon. City want the 26-year-old Dutch star to improve their midfield. They are also allowing Reijnders to focus on Milan’s current games before starting transfer talks.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

City’s interest in Reijnders comes as they try to rebuild the team after a tough 2024/25 season. Injuries and up-and-down performances have hurt their Champions League hopes. Reijnders could be a long-term replacement for Kevin De Bruyne.

AC Milan want a huge fee for Reijnders, around €70 million (£57 million). This could break their record for most expensive sale. Reijnders has been great for Milan, scoring 15 goals and getting 5 assists in 51 games this season.

REIJNDERS’ IMPRESSIVE MILAN JOURNEY

Reijnders joined AC Milan from AZ Alkmaar in July 2023. He has become one of Serie A‘s best players. His performances earned him a spot in the Netherlands national team. Though mainly a number 8, he can also play in defensive positions.

Even with Milan not having the best season, Reijnders has been a positive for them. His skills in attack and defense make him a perfect match for Guardiola’s style at Manchester City.

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

Manchester City will likely make their official bid for Reijnders after the season ends. They are preparing to offer around €70 million, but Milan might ask for more. City are also looking at other options like Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz.

Currently fourth in the Premier League, City are 12 points behind leaders Arsenal with two matches left. Their next game is against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium. City aim to secure their place in the next season’s Champions League before focusing on transfers.