The defending Premier League Champions had a quiet transfer window despite rumors linking them with numerous players around Europe. Even Pep Guardiola has made extraordinary claims about City’s position in the market. Hence without delaying further, let’s look at what today’s edition of transfer round up has in store for us.
#4 Valverde takes a swipe at Pep Guardiola over Frenkie de Jong’s transfer
Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde has hit out at Pep Guardiola over Frenkie de Jong transfer after the Dutch International signed for the Catalans in a €75 million deal and was scheduled to join the club in July. De Jong attracted interest from some European clubs which included Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain as well.
However, Valverde didn’t like the way City approached the player over a possible transfer. In an interview, he said -
Despite Man City’s attempts to sign one of Europe’s rising young prospects, Barcelona had the last laugh with the player himself describing the Spanish giants as his dream club.
#3 Florentin Pogba talks about Paul’s future destinations
Paul Pogba’s brother, Florentin Pogba has given his opinion about the midfielder’s possible destinations if and when he leaves Manchester United in the future.
In an interview, Florentin said -
The Guinea international defender, even added that Paul was not happy under Jose Mourinho and things have improved after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment who he knew from his youth days at the club.
Florentin would be joining the relegation-threatened side, Elche following a period on trial at the Segunda División club.
#2 Man City reject a bid from Schalke for Rabbi Matondo
According to the reports, Manchester City has rejected Schalke’s bid for 18-year-old Wales International, Rabbi Matondo after the Bundesliga club made the first approach for the youngster amidst a host of other clubs like Bayern Munich, Borussia Monchengladbach and RB Leipzig who are also keeping an eye on the young prospect.
Matondo is regarded to be the fastest player in the entire City squad and valued around £10 million. Rabbi has so far rejected a new contract offer from Man City with his current contract expiring in June 2020.
#1 Pep Guardiola claims Man City sometimes cannot compete in the transfer market
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has given his opinion about the extraordinary transfer value of players and their wages after missing out on Frenkie de Jong who signed for Barcelona at a weekly salary of more than £300,000.
Guardiola said -
He pressed on the importance of prioritizing young players and help them develop their personality at City.
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