Esteemed Kompany
·19 May 2025
A key Manchester City target wants to move to the Etihad in good news for City

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·19 May 2025
One player who had emerged as a key summer transfer target for Manchester City is AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The Dutch international would add tremendous technical ability and drive to City’s midfield. Those attributes are desperately needed in the City midfield. The fact that Reijnders is also a goal-scoring midfielder makes him the ideal player to bolster the midfield of Manchester City. Now, a new report indicates that Reijnders is eager to move to the Etihad this summer. Based on the new report, it appears that City’s move for AC Milan’s most important player is taking shape.
Sacha Tavolieri has reported for Sky Sports that Tijjani Reijnders is excited by the possibility of moving to Manchester City. Furthermore, Tavolieri reports that Reijnders feels it would be a dream to play under Pep Guardiola. Tavolieri further reports that Reijnders has informed his representatives that he wants to move to Manchester City this summer. It is further reported by Tavolieri that City have also agreed personal terms with the Dutch international. They have also enquired about the fee AC Milan would demand to sell Reijnders as per Tavolieri’s report. Manchester City are eager to conclude a deal for the AC Milan midfielder as quickly as possible.
Based on Sacha Tavolieri’s report the first penny has dropped in Manchester City’s move for Tijjani Reijnders. City have found an agreement on personal terms with the Dutch international. That’s the first step completed in their bid to bolster their midfield. The fact that Reijnders wants a move to the Etihad is also an exciting development. From here, City now have to agree on a transfer fee with AC Milan. The sooner they can do that the better it will be. It looks set to be a busy summer at the Etihad. The quicker they can conclude a deal for Reijnders the quicker they can move on to other targets. That is key for City this summer. Given the size of Manchester City’s rebuild, they will want to avoid any protracted transfer negotiations. It seems that may be the case with their move for Tijjani Reijnders.
Sacha Tavolieri’s new report is good news for Manchester City. They seemingly have found their man to bolster their midfield. The fact that Reijnders wants a move to the Etihad now means that City can quickly move on to finding an agreement with AC Milan. The hope is that it can be found quickly so City can sign Reijnders in a timely fashion.