Manchester City are preparing a major offer for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders as the club begins its summer rebuild under Pep Guardiola.
According to a report by Curtis Edwards on May 13, 2025, the Premier League champions are prioritizing midfield reinforcements, with Reijnders emerging as a top target. The 26-year-old has played a vital role for AC Milan since arriving from AZ Alkmaar and is seen as a strong fit for City’s evolving squad.
Sources close to Milan expect a formal offer once the transfer window opens. The Italian side believe any potential sale could surpass the £57 million transfer fee Real Madrid paid for Kaka, making Reijnders the most expensive departure in club history.
“Reijnders has started regularly at the San Siro over the two years since arriving from AZ in his homeland, playing in the Champions League in both campaigns.”
Reijnders’ ability to operate as either a traditional No. 8 or in a deeper role makes him a valuable option. His availability throughout two physically demanding Serie A seasons is especially appealing to Guardiola, who has expressed concern about the squad’s depth and fitness.
Manchester City are expected to revamp their midfield following Kevin De Bruyne’s exit and Ilkay Gündogan’s advancing age. With Rodri recovering from injury and question marks around long-term endurance, durable midfielders are now a focus.
In addition to Reijnders, City are also monitoring Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest and Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen. Wirtz is being considered as a direct replacement for De Bruyne, though competition from Bayern Munich could complicate that pursuit.
Reijnders remains the most likely first addition as City look to reinforce a midfield that has struggled with injuries and fatigue throughout the season.
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