Manchester City Set to Make £54m Opening Bid for “Excellent” New Midfielder

Amid an unprecedented poor run of form under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City are reportedly turning their attention to the January transfer window. The Premier League champions are said to be preparing a significant offer for a new midfield signing.

With just one win in their last 13 matches, City find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Guardiola is experiencing his worst run as a manager, and the team desperately needs reinforcements to defend their title and secure Champions League qualification.

According to reports from Spain, Manchester City are readying a £54 million (€65 million) bid to sign Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. The 25-year-old has been a bright spot for Milan this season and could now earn a move to the Etihad.

Reijnders’ versatility to play both defensive and attacking midfield roles makes him an attractive option for City. With Rodri’s absence proving costly and Ilkay Gundogan aging, Reijnders could provide much-needed depth and quality in midfield.

Analysts have praised Reijnders as an “excellent ball-carrier and progressor.” He has impressed in Serie A this season with 8 goals and 3 assists, potentially helping to ease the goalscoring burden on Erling Haaland.

If the transfer materializes, Reijnders could be the solution to multiple issues in Manchester City’s squad as they look to get their season back on track in 2024.