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Manchester City are stepping up efforts to sign Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan, with Pep Guardiola identifying the Dutch midfielder as a top priority ahead of a summer rebuild.<\/p>\n
According to multiple sources in Italy and the UK, the Premier League champions have made contact with Milan and are preparing an opening bid worth \u20ac70 million, hoping to secure a deal before the summer transfer window opens.<\/p>\n
Pep Guardiola is believed to be a long-time admirer of Reijnders’ profile. The City boss views the Dutchman as a player who fits seamlessly into his possession-based, high-intensity system.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old has been one of Serie A\u2019s standout midfielders this season, delivering consistent performances in a struggling Milan side.<\/p>\n
In over 40 appearances, he\u2019s demonstrated a savvy blend of ball progression, tactical discipline, and versatility, capable of operating as a No. 8, in a double pivot, or even further forward when needed.<\/p>\n
Although Reijnders signed a new contract in March 2025 \u2014 extending his stay at Milan until 2030 \u2014 that hasn\u2019t deterred City. What it does do, though, is it strengthens Milan\u2019s position, allowing them to demand a fee upwards of \u20ac80 million.<\/p>\n
That valuation would surpass the club\u2019s record sale of Kaka to Real Madrid in 2009, making Reijnders\u2019 potential move the biggest outgoing transfer in AC Milan history.<\/p>\n
Milan are reportedly open to negotiating if that price tag is met, especially as the club faces the prospect of missing out on Champions League qualification, a factor that could influence player retention this summer.<\/p>\n
According to reports from Football Insider,<\/em> City are open to offloading fringe players to raise funds for the move.<\/p>\n Despite being among Europe\u2019s biggest spenders, financial fair play (FFP) and squad size constraints may require some outgoing transfers before the Reijnders deal is finalized.<\/p>\n The club is reportedly exploring options to get the deal done swiftly, possibly structuring the deal with bonuses or performance-based add-ons to reach Milan\u2019s \u20ac80m asking price.<\/p>\n While Reijnders has not publicly agitated for a move and has spoken positively about life in Milan, the pull of the Premier League and the opportunity to play under Guardiola at one of the world\u2019s top clubs could sway him.<\/p>\n Milan\u2019s lack of European football next season \u2014 barring a late turnaround \u2014 may also weigh into his decision.<\/p>\n To see how tight the race for Europe has become, explore our in-depth guide on Serie A permutations for European qualification and relegation.<\/p>\n The post Man City Push for Tijjani Reijnders in Potential \u20ac80m AC Milan Transfer appeared first on FootItalia.com.<\/p>\nIs Reijnders Leaving AC Milan?<\/h2>\n