Telegraph report
On Monday, the report that Manchester City had to face consequences for past financial violations caused an international sensation. Being charged with over 100 alleged offenses that could result in a point deduction or, at worst, expulsion from the Premier League may also impact the Citizens’ efforts in the summer transfer market.
Again “Telegraph” reported, Man City – who appeared “surprised” by the release of the league – would like to push ahead with the rebuilding of their team for the 2023/24 season. The attackers Erling Haaland (22) and Julián Álvarez (23) started in 2022.
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After player sales for a total of 160 million euros and record sales of 613 million pounds – the equivalent of 686 million euros – the top club’s coffers are bulging. The Skyblues would have identified Borussia Dortmund’s high-flyer Jude Bellingham as the heart and central focus. A farewell in the summer of the much-courted 19-year-old midfielder from Dortmund is considered certain despite a contract until 2025.
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Man City is striving to outdo national rivals Liverpool FC and Real Madrid in courting Bellingham. In the long term, a successor to the Belgian Kevin De Bruyne is being sought. The 31-year-old has made a total of 335 appearances (89 goals, 138 assists) since his €76m transfer from Wolfsburg in 2015 and is tied until 2025. According to the report, coach Pep Guardiola wants to freshen up his team with new players in order to get them out of a supposed comfort zone. With De Bruyne, Kyle Walker (32), Ilkay Gündogan (32), Riyad Mahrez (31), Stefan Ortega (30) and Scott Carson (37), there are a total of six over-30 professionals in the squad.
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Two midfielders, at least one full-back and one winger are on the shopping list, with precise planning depending on potential departures. Bernardo Silva (28), who apparently would like to be closer to his home country Portugal, is a candidate for a farewell. Meanwhile, the offensive man Rafael Leão (23), who is under contract with AC Milan, is being observed.
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Man City’s transfer plans may be at risk from the allegations that have become public, it is now said. The Premier League investigations, which began in December 2018 as a result of the “Football Leaks” uncovered by “Spiegel”, relate to the 2009/10 to 2017/18 seasons. Among other things, those responsible are accused of having provided incorrect financial information, “in particular in relation to their revenues (including sponsorship revenues), their related parties and their operating costs”.
An independent disciplinary committee should look into the matter – which Man City welcomes. In any case, the club assumes that it will get away without sanctions. It also seems possible that the process will last until next summer. The “Telegraph” speculates that this could act as a deterrent to possible newcomers or at least prove to be a hindrance in negotiations – in favor of the competitors Real and Liverpool in the case of Bellingham. However, sources have indicated that despite the investigation, Man City remain confident about their goals in the summer transfer market.
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