Manchester City considering swap deal for Borussia Dortmund defender

Man City looking at a swap deal for both players

Manchester City considering swap deal for Borussia Dortmund defender

Stephen Oladehinde 18:50 - 05.06.2023

Manchester City are looking to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Raphael Guerreiro which could involve Sergio Gomez in a swap deal according to reports.

The Spanish under-21 international joined Premier League winner Manchester City last summer after leaving RSC Anderlecht. 

The Spaniard came in as a replacement for Oleksandr Zinchenko who left City for Arsenal last summer.

However, he has struggled to get into Pep Guardiola’s team with only 12 games played in the Premier League for City last season.

It is looking more likely that he will be heading out of the Etihad on a swap deal as Man City makes a move for Raphael Guerreiro.

Raphael Guerreiro in action for Dortmund
Raphael Guerreiro in action for Dortmund

City eyes Guerreiro

Man City are currently in the transfer market for new recruitments and has made moves on some of their targets.

The likes of Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol have been linked to the Etihad and Raphael Guerreiro has been added to the new list of targets.

The Sun reported that City are thinking about signing the versatile 29-year-old, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund expires this summer and will be a free agent.

Manchester City are looking at a possible swap deal that will involve Sergio Gomez going to Borussia Dortmund in exchange for Raphael Guerreiro, according to reports.

Guerreiro has drawn interest from several clubs in Europe due to his versatility, which allows him to play as a left-back or in central midfield.

Sergio Gomez could leave City

Manchester City’s Sergio Gomez could be on his way out of the club with the Spanish international reportedly linked with a move to Burnley. 

Burnley are currently recruiting ahead of next season and his former manager Vincent Kompany has seen him as a good fit for his newly promoted side.

Aside from Gomez who could be leaving in the summer, Joao Cancelo is also another player who could be heading out of the club.

Manchester City left-back Sergio Gomez
Manchester City left-back Sergio Gomez

The Portuguese spent a six-month loan at Bayern Munich and has returned to Man City but the club is looking to let go of him after having an altercation with the manager in the early stage of last season.

This weekend, at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium, City will face Inter in the UEFA Champions League final as they look forward to winning a treble.