Several key players are likely to end their career in Manchester City this season with Raheem Sterling being the most worrying example. The winger is likely to leave the club at the end of this campaign as he refuses to sign a new contract. With or without him, Manchester City has huge plans for the 2022 Summer Transfer Window.
Which are Manchester City’s main transfer targets?
Nico Gonzalez
Nico Gonzales is one of many young Barcelona players who attract the attention of major European clubs. Five clubs have been said to be interested in the Catalan youngster – three from the Premier League, one from the Bundesliga, and one from Seria A. Out of all, only one name has been revealed for certain – Manchester City.
However, Barcelona will want to keep him and negotiations with the midfielder will start soon as he has to sign a new contract. His current one is until 2024 and he has been one of the main players in Xavi’s team since the legend returned to Barcelona.
Declan Rice
Declan Rice is considered to be one of the most promising midfielders in the world and unless West Ham becomes a title contender soon, he is likely to move to a much bigger club.
Several teams have been linked with him in the past and those include Manchester City, United, Chelsea, and Liverpool. With Chelsea and United being behind Liverpool and City in recent years, it is likely that Rice would rather accept an offer from one of these teams.
Cody Gakpo
Manchester City and Liverpool are racing for another important target besides the Premier League title – PSV Eindhoven’s young winger Cody Gakpo.
While the player has three more years in his contract with the Dutch side, he has already attracted the attention of most big clubs on the continent. The transfer fee that is expected should be around 40 million euros.
Gavi
Gavi is the second Barcelona player that is being watched by Manchester City. While the interest of the English grand has been described as mediocre at this point, the club’s scouts are waiting for the development of his contract.
Gavi already established himself as a key player in Barcelona’s weekly starting lineup and Xavi is hoping that he will remain in the club for many years. It all depends on the new contract parameters that will be offered.
Erling Haaland
Haaland has become the new superstar of European football even though he plays for Dortmund and not one of the giant teams. His stats have been unbelievable and Manchester City is one of many clubs that have been linked with his future.
They will have to overcome some stiff competition as Real Madrid and United have already revealed their clear ambitions to fight for the player.
Harry Kane
Harry Kane was supposed to join Manchester City in the 2021 Summer Transfer Window but the move failed due to Tottenham’s owner.
While there have not been any official reports, Manchester City is likely to make a new move for the English national as the team is still in need of a new world-class player for their attack. If negotiations with Haaland or other potential players fail, Harry Kane might become the main target for transfer.
Many people condemned his desire to go here instead of a club with bigger history or a generally more successful side but it seems like he prefers to play in England.
