REPORT: Man City begin talks for 15-goal Serie A-based midfielder
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With Kevin de Bruyne leaving and Bernardo Silva reportedly angling for a move away, Manchester City could opt for a Serie A-based midfielder (Credit: Imago)

REPORT: Man City begin talks for 15-goal Serie A-based midfielder

Seye Omidiora 16:35 - 14.05.2025

With Kevin de Bruyne leaving and Bernardo Silva reportedly angling for a move away, Manchester City could opt for a Serie A-based midfielder

Manchester City have expressed interest in signing AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, with initial talks underway but no formal offer made yet. 

According to The Athletic, the 26-year-old Dutch international is seen as a key target to strengthen City's midfield, especially with Kevin de Bruyne set to depart and Bernardo Silva rumoured to leave as well. 

Tijjani Reijnders
Tijjani Reijnders is a reported Manchester City target (Credit: Imago)

Man City’s midfield targets

As per the report, City are also considering Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White as potential options, though Wirtz may prefer a Bayern Munich move

Reijnders, who signed with Milan in 2023 and extended his contract until 2030, has made 101 appearances and helped the team win the Supercoppa Italiana this year. 

The Dutchman has scored 15 goals and provided five assists during the current season. 

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Despite Milan's success in cup competitions, they are struggling in Serie A, currently sitting eighth in the table. 

What’s next for AC Milan?

The Rossoneri face Bologna in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday (today), bidding to secure another domestic triumph following January’s Super Cup victory.