Man City's top 3 summer targets

Manchester City were proclaimed as treble winners after lifting the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League trophies in the 2022/23 season.

The Sky Blues will try to be just as successful next season and continue their silverware streak. For this reason, both Pep Guardiola and the board are working to strengthen their squad.

Manchester City's summer wishlist

Gabri Veiga

After pulling out of race for Declan Rice, Manchester City are reportedly joining the race for Celta's Gabri Veiga. They want to strengthen their midfield following Ilkay Gundogan's departure to Barcelona.

The 21-year-old had a stellar season, netting 11 goals and making four assists in 36 appearances, which has garnered him attention from some of the Premier League's biggest names.

Liverpool and Chelsea had already registered interest in the Spaniard, who would come with a €40 million release clause. His two goals on the final day of the season against Barcelona helped his team avoid relegation.

Frenkie de Jong

Pep Guardiola is considering several midfielders to strengthen his squad next season but he already has a favourite. The Spanish manager already tried to sign Frenkie de Jong in 2019 and is still a big fan.

He scored two goals and provided four assists in 43 competitive matches for the Catalan side in the 2022/23 season and has played a key role in Xavi Hernandez's squad.

The Dutchman has been Manchester United's top target since Erik ten Hag took charge but has always been untransferable for the Catalan giants. The Sky Blues will submit an offer of 90 million pounds to Barcelona for the 26-year-old to play in a Manchester City shirt next season. 

Josko Gvardiol

RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol has reached an agreement with Manchester City while negotiations between the two clubs continue. The German side are still demanding €100 million to let their key player leave.

Guardiola's side have already tabled a new offer of €90 million plus bonuses and a percentage on resale, in order to convince Leipzig to let the Croatian international leave. The 21-year-old stood out with his performances for Croatia at the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022.

Gvardiol is therefore set to become the most expensive defender in the history of football, surpassing Harry Maguire, who was bought by Manchester United from Leicester in 2020 for €87 million.