Manchester City have made a decisive move in the transfer market by finalizing the acquisition of Brazilian winger Savio, with reports swirling of a potential blockbuster deal involving Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo.
Despite clinching the Premier League title last season, Manchester City faced challenges in their attacking prowess. Jeremy Doku’s sporadic brilliance lacked consistency, while Jack Grealish often found himself on the bench. Erling Haaland, despite a strong season, fell short of his debut campaign’s goal tally. Phil Foden, however, shone brightly, earning him the Premier League Player of the Year accolade, but questions remain over his sustained form.
In a bid to bolster their attacking options and ease the creative burden on Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City have turned their attention to Savio from City Group affiliate Troyes. The 20-year-old, also known as Savinho, impressed during loan spells at PSV Eindhoven and Girona, notably contributing nine goals and 10 assists in LaLiga, helping Girona secure their maiden Champions League berth.
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City have secured Savio’s services with a five-year contract awaiting his signature post the Copa America, where he’s currently representing Brazil. The transfer fee, estimated between £25m-£40m, underscores City’s belief in his potential impact, with plans to integrate him directly into their squad for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, reports from Spain suggest City are poised to pursue Barcelona’s defensive stalwart Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan, currently on international duty, is reportedly discontent with his contract situation at Barcelona, prompting speculation of a potential departure. Barcelona, valuing Araujo at €120m, could seek to include Joao Cancelo in a cash-plus-player deal to facilitate the move, leveraging the Portuguese full-back’s successful loan stint at the Catalan club.
Araujo’s uncertain future hinges on Barcelona’s financial constraints and his desire for a significant pay raise, with City monitoring developments closely as they aim to reinforce their defensive ranks with a marquee signing.
The potential transfer saga underscores City’s proactive approach in the transfer market as they aim to maintain their domestic dominance and mount a formidable challenge in Europe.
