Manchester City Contact River Plate Midfielder Representative Enzo Fernández
Manchester City are expected to be busy in the upcoming summer transfer market.
Although there remains an ongoing search for a long-term successor to late club legend Sergio Aguero, a primary target has been identified by City officials in Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.
This situation remains active, as Manchester City look to fend off strong and serious competition from La Liga giants Real Madrid. However, alongside the search for a natural centre-forward, there also seems to be interest in the market for a Fernandinho replacement – the Brazilian’s contract set to expire at the end of the current season.
Manchester City already having a first-choice defensive midfielder in their ranks in the form of Spain international Rodri, the caliber of player required may be slightly lower, with any new signings expected to act as a back-up to the former Manchester City player. Atlético Madrid. .
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Manchester City of course have a recent history in negotiations with River Plate, following the successful transfer of Argentina international striker Julian Alvarez in January – a deal which is expected to be completed in the upcoming pre-season ahead of the 2022/2023 campaign. .
The good nature of the negotiations was such that the two parties were even able to agree on the possibility of Alvarez extending his stay at River until June 2023 at the most.
While that length of stay is unlikely to happen, the good terms that prevailed between the two clubs would almost certainly benefit Manchester City, and any discussion the Premier League champions decide to initiate for Enzo Fernández.
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