Man City are reportedly planning to retain their current squad for the upcoming season unless there are requests from players to leave, according to a source.
Despite uncertainties surrounding the futures of key players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Ederson, City’s management is maintaining flexibility regarding their summer transfer strategy.
According to reports, unless a player expresses a desire to depart Etihad Stadium and a suitable offer meets the club’s valuation, Pep Guardiola may opt to proceed into the new campaign with the same roster as the previous season.
Sources indicate that there have been no indications from De Bruyne, Silva, or Ederson about their intention to seek transfers away from City.
City is reportedly focused on securing permanent deals for João Cancelo and Kalvin Phillips, both of whom had loan spells at Barcelona and West Ham United, respectively, last season.
While City remains open to loan arrangements, their preference is for permanent transfers.
Everton is reportedly keen on Phillips.
Additionally, sources have revealed that City is eyeing Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães as a potential target if any midfielder, such as De Bruyne, Silva, or Matheus Nunes, requests to leave the club.