In the transfer window so far, Manchester City’s net spend would be the envy of several clubs in the Premier League.
While City’s deal to sign Savinho cost them an initial £21 million fee (plus £12.6 million in potential add-ons), the sales of Julian Alvarez, Liam Delap, Sergio Gomez and Micah Hamilton have meant the club has earned a significant net profit.
With Manchester City selling Alvarez for an initial £64.4 million fee followed by £17.1 million in potential add-ons (BBC Sport) alone, coupled with their other sales, the club have raked in significant revenue.
However, it seems like more players could be shown their way out of the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s side would perhaps also be hoping that players who they consider surplus to requirements are given a chance to compete for a starting spot elsewhere.
The Sky Blues can also benefit by banking a fee from their potential sales.
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Man City’s Joao Cancelo to Al Hilal transfer update emerges
On Thursday, Fabrizio Romano made a revelation about one of the club’s most exit-linked players — stating that Al Hilal have launched a bid to sign Joao Cancelo this summer.
Cancelo’s contract expires in 2027 but his status at the club has drastically changed since his penned his brand-new deal two years ago.
Throughout the summer, the question surrounding the Portuguese international has been regarding which club will swoop in to secure his services.
The answer seems to be Al Hilal, as Portuguese outlet A Bola has reported that they have agreed a £33.9 million (€40 million) deal to sign Cancelo — w ho Bernardo Silva once hailed as an “amazing player” — via City’s official website.
The report claims that the former Juventus defender is set to sign a three-year contract worth £59.3 million (€70 million) at the club.
Man City should be happy with reported Cancelo fee
If Manchester City are indeed set to earn £33.9 million from Cancelo’s potential move to Al Hilal, they should be satisfied with the fee.
The ex-Inter Milan full-back is 30 years old and his stock has plummeted since he hit his best form as a City player.
While Cancelo is still a quality player and a starter for Portugal, there was once a time when he was regarded as arguably the best full-back in world football.
As that is no longer the case, Manchester City should be content with the reported deal and part ways with the silky technician.
