Latest developments
- Pep Guardiola is keen to bolster his midfield this summer.
- Tijjani Reijnders moving up Manchester City‘s priority list.
- Man City are willing to spend up to £50m on Netherlands international.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2.5/5): Man City eyeing Reijnders swoop
AC Milan's Reijnders is ‘increasingly becoming a priority' target for Man City, as Guardiola looks to bring in midfield reinforcements ahead of the 2025-26 season.
That is according to TEAMtalk, who do not provide any insight about where their information is coming from.
Value (3.5/5): Citizens set Reijnders budget
Man City are believed to be willing to spend up to €60m (£50m) to sign a player who is under contract until the summer of 2030.
That is a little over his current market value, with Transfermarkt stating that the Dutchman is worth €50m (£42m).
Suitability (4/5): Attacking threat
Reijnders has proven this season that he can offer a real attacking outlet from the middle of the park, having scored 13 goals and provided four assists in 42 competitive appearances. As per FBref, Reijnders is in the top 10 in Serie A for progressive passes and passes into the penalty area, while he has produced 11 through balls in the Italian top flight this season – a tally that has only been bettered by Nicolo Barella and Charles De Ketelaere.
Upgrade? (4/5): Milan star to fill void of potential outgoings
Reijnders could be brought in to refresh a midfield that has struggled at numerous points of the season. Given his impressive form at Milan, Reijnders should be viewed as a better option than Mateo Kovacic and Ilkay Gundogan, who could both leave the club this summer.
Logic (3.5/5): Dependent on Champions League
Having spent a couple of seasons at the San Siro, the 26-year-old could seek a move if his current employers fail to secure Champions League qualification. A potential move to the Etihad Stadium would make sense as long as Man City can win their own battle to seal Champions League football.
Whisper+ verdict: 17.5/25
With Man City keen to strengthen their engine room, Reijnders appears to be a logical target having established himself as a key player in the Milan side. However, it is unclear whether £50m will be enough to prise him away from Serie A.
