Manchester City, along with Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, are in a competitive race to sign a highly-rated Premier League attacking midfielder in the upcoming summer transfer window. The €85 million-rated player is attracting interest from multiple clubs as City looks to bolster their squad under the management of sporting director Hugo Viana and Txiki Begiristain.
City has faced challenges in midfield creativity this season due to injuries to key players like Kevin De Bruyne and a dip in form from Phil Foden. In light of this, City is considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz. Additionally, the club is evaluating various positions for reinforcements, including a left-back, an attacking midfielder, a goalkeeper, and a forward, following a season where they fell short in the Premier League title race and exited the UEFA Champions League early.
One of the targets for Manchester City is West Ham's Mohammed Kudus, who is valued at €85 million. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder has garnered interest from top clubs like PSG, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Chelsea, indicating a potential big move for the player after impressive performances, including a memorable goal against City in the 2023-24 Premier League season finale. Guardiola's team is planning strategic moves in the transfer market to enhance their squad dynamics for future success.