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Although Cole Palmer, goal scorer citizens in the Community Shield final (against Arsenal) and the European Super Cup (against Sevilla) he stepped up, Manchester City needs to be strengthened. The sale of Riyad Mahrez to Al Ahly for €35m has left an important void in the left winger that the board of directors citizen would be close to signing Jeremy Docu. And the fact is that the 21-year-old Belgian striker, of all the options considered by the Mancunian team in this summer transfer market, is the one with the most options to land at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City are moving forward with an agreement with Jeremy Docu and are discussing with Rennes a new verbal offer close to 55-60 million euros.reported exclusively Fabrizio Romano. Strikers like Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma or Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise also seemed like alternatives to reinforce the team’s attacking front. sky blue.
However, as the Italian journalist adds, Manchester City have “the green light for the player since the beginning of August”. Now it remains to determine the final price of the transfer with the French team: “There is competition, but Manchester City hope to reach an agreement with Rennes this week”.
Despite the arrival of Mateo Kovacic, the departures of the Algerian striker and Ilkay Gundogan, as well as the injuries of Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva, greatly weakened the three-time champions of England and Europe. Homegrown players Phil Foden and Cole Palmer replaced Belgian and Portuguese midfielders earlier this season, but Pep Guardiola needs a bigger wardrobe.
The possible arrival of Jeremy Docu, who scored seven goals and provided four assists for the Ligue 1 team last year, will be the second most expensive for the Mancunians in the summer of 2023., after the €90 million they paid RB Leipzig for Josko Guardiola. The signing of the Belgian striker, who despite being necessary to achieve goals citizens would have left Cole Palmer in a difficult situation.
The 21-year-old youth squad wants 2023-2024 to be its season of approval, and for that it needs quality minutes. Pep Guardiola admitted in his latest press appearances that he wants Cole Palmer to be part of the first team this season, but Manchester City will not put up any obstacles if he decides to leave the Etihad Stadium looking for more fame.