Manchester City have now made an approach to sign Fluminense No.7 Andre in the January transfer window.
That is according to Globo Esporte.
So, what is the latest on Andre and Manchester City? Let’s take a look…
Manchester City approach Andre
Well, it was the Daily Star who initially claimed that the Brazil international is admired by Manchester City, with Fluminense putting a £35m price tag on the South American.
Pep Guardiola then added fuel to the fire by calling Andre a “quality” player ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final between Manchester City and Fluminense, which the Citizens won 4-0 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Now – according to Globo Esporte – Manchester City have made an approach for the Brazilian.
It is said that nothing concrete has come from the enquiry – yet – and Fulham are waiting in the wings.
The Brazilian news outlet believe Andre and his representatives are happy to be patient as they await bids from huge clubs – if no official proposals are made, it is said that Craven Cottage may end up being his destination this winter.
It comes just days after the 22-year-old told Premier League Brazil that he would love to move to England’s top-flight, calling it a “big dream” of his.
Andre rumour would suggest Kalvin Phillips is off
Manchester City do not really need another central midfielder following the summer arrivals of Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic, so this update suggests Kalvin Phillips is surely leaving the Etihad Stadium in January.
A story from talkSPORT claims that the England international has been given permission to join Newcastle, who are keen on a loan deal, although Calciomercato believe the 28-year-old has verbally agreed to join Juventus.
Wherever Phillips ends up, the approach for Andre suggests Manchester City are confident of the Yorkshireman going somewhere this January.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation – Manchester City have already been active as moves for Claudio Echeverri and Finlay Gorman are set to be announced shortly.
