Following a disappointing season, Man City is prepared for a busy summer transfer window, and midfield is one area that will be addressed. With Kevin De Bruyne leaving at the end of his contract, Pep Guardiola’s team needs a replacement, and the soon-to-be Premier League champions are willing to pay a hefty price to acquire their top target.
There have been a number of transactions between Man City and Barcelona in recent years, but most of them have included players moving to Catalonia. Ferran Torres made a high-profile move in 2022, and Ilkay Gundogan, Sergio Aguero, and Eric Garcia all extended their contracts to join the mighty La Liga teams.
However, there may be a significant move between the two teams this summer that results in Man City making the acquisition, and Pedri is the key player here. Guardiola has always appreciated the Barcelona teenager because he appreciates players who have fast thinking, technical skill, and strategic positioning—all of which Pedri possesses in spades.
Offer of 200 million to sign Pedri
Man City is ready to let go of Florian Wirtz, according to Fichajes, in order to better position themselves for a summer transfer for Pedri, who they are reportedly willing to pay €200 million for.
Even though Pedri only signed a new deal with Barcelona a few months ago, he has stated that he does not intend to leave the Catalan capital. This is a major dilemma for Man City since, despite their well-documented financial difficulties, the club itself is unlikely to be eager to deal with anyone.
The deal seems difficult, even though Etihad is prepared to make one of the most aggressive offers in recent years. Furthermore, there is no indication that the player’s representation intends to leave Barcelona. Even so, Manchester City’s interest demonstrates that Pedri has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after players, and when the transfer market opens, his name will undoubtedly be on everyone’s lips.
