Manchester City is preparing for life without star midfielder Kevin de Bruin.
The Belgian midfielder helped the club win six Premier League titles, a Champions League title and a Treble.
He is one of the greatest players of all time and one of the biggest names to play in the Premier League.
However, as the midfielder announced his desire to leave the club this season and beyond, Pep Guardiola and his team began searching for a Belgian alternative.
According to I caught an offside Sources are among the names that are seriously considered: Morgan Gibbs White of Nottingham Forest and Florian Wiltz of Bayer Leberkusen.
Gibbs White, who has five goals and nine assists for Forest this season, appeared as one of the most impressive performers in the Premier League this season, playing a key role in Nottingham Forest’s offensive unit.
His consistent display has attracted the attention of several top-tier clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, all of which reportedly added England International to their list of potential summer transfers.
Nottingham Forest currently does not plan to sell the star midfielder, but sources suggest that the club could reconsider if it presents a substantial offer.
Man City faces a race to sign Morgan Gibbs-White
It is believed that Forest is preparing a new contract proposal to keep players in place, but the city and Arsenal are expected to begin formal consultations in the near future. Gibbs-White is currently valued at around 70 million euros.
Bayer Leverkusen’s highly rated German playmaker Florian Wirtz is another player of interest to the city.
However, Leverkusen has not prioritized sales this summer, urging Premier League clubs to shift their focus to more attainable goals like Gibbs White.
Wirtz’s contract was running until 2027, but uncertainty remains in his long-term future.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Man City is bolstering its efforts to sign midfield leaders, and at this point, Gibbswhite, 25, looks like the most likely alternative.
Tottenham midfielder James Madison is another player under consideration for City.
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