Manchester City is preparing for Kevin De Bruyne's potential departure, with the Belgian midfielder expressing his desire to leave after this season. Among the potential replacements being considered are Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. Gibbs-White has been in impressive form, attracting interest from top clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, with a reported valuation of around €70 million. Meanwhile, Wirtz, a talented German playmaker, is also on City's radar, although Bayer Leverkusen is not keen on a summer sale.
As City looks to bolster their midfield, Gibbs-White, aged 25, emerges as a frontrunner for the role. While Nottingham Forest is reluctant to part ways with their star midfielder, potential offers from City and Arsenal could prompt a reconsideration. Despite Wirtz's long-term contract, his future remains uncertain, leading City to focus more on attainable targets like Gibbs-White as they gear up for the summer transfer window. Additionally, Tottenham's James Maddison is also being considered as a potential option for City's midfield.