Bayern Munich and Tottenham brace for Manchester City as club prepares for £100m interest

Day 10 of the summer transfer window has come and gone as Manchester City approach another week in their business as pre-season looms.

Information on the future of Joshua Kimmich, who has been widely linked as a possible target for Etihad Stadium officials in their search for a back-up for Rodri, arrived on Sunday as the player continues his spell with Germany at Euro 2024.

In terms of departures, today’s roundup brings a double update on Bernardo Silva’s future, while it looks like Manchester City could be preparing for a big interest in rising Brazil international Yan Couto.

As the summer transfer windows enter double figures for the days concluded, here is a comprehensive round-up of everything that is being reported in the world of Manchester City media gossip from the market!

arrivals

A separation between Bayern Munich and Joshua Kimmich now or next summer is becoming “increasingly likely”, and a scenario both are open to. The 29-year-old is set to enter the final year of his contract and leave on a free in 2025. As such, Bayern are willing to sell this summer for suitable offers. Concrete discussions will take place after the Euro. (Florian Plettenberg)

Only five top clubs are still considered Joshua Kimmichboth now or in 2025: Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona. (Florian Plettenberg)

to Bruno Guimaraes His £100m release clause is not expected to be a problem for Manchester City if Pep Guardiola has indicated he sees him as a crucial component. Newcastle are bracing themselves for a bid from City in the coming weeks and are fearing the worst over how the situation will play out. (Dean Jones, GiveMeSport)

Departures

Bernardo Silva He will NOT be joining Barcelona this summer. The midfielder’s £50million release clause in his Manchester City contract expires on June 30 and the La Liga club will not trigger it. (Luis Rojo)

Tottenham are preparing a move for Yan Couto, with Manchester City demanding £40m. While City look to cash in on the Brazil international, it is also possible he could leave on another loan. (the sun)

Bayern Munich are set to trigger Bernardo Silva’s £50m buyout clause in his contract with a summer bid and test Manchester City’s determination to keep the midfielder and also the player’s desire to stay in Northwest. (Harry Pratt, Daily Star)

Contract renewals

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Confirmed offers

Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Southampton (obligation to buy £20m)

Stefan Ortega signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Scott Carson signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City until the end of the 2024/25 season.