Manchester City eye PSG swap deal as Pep Guardiola makes decision over 20 year-old

The 2023 summer transfer window has started off with a flying opening day, as Manchester City’s activity kicks into action for another market.

Wednesday 14 June delivered significant developments concerning the futures of Riyad Mahrez and James McAtee in particular, with yet more interest from Saudi Arabia circling for the Algeria international.

In the way of departures, it was new information surrounding Bernardo Silva, as the Portugal international commands interest from PSG, despite targeting a move to Spain for a multitude of reasons.

In the first of our daily transfer round-ups throughout the course of the ongoing 2023 summer transfer window, here is everything you need to know to stay in the loop on the future of Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Arrivals

Mateo Kovacic is expecting Manchester City to agree a fee for his transfer from Chelsea in the coming days. (Daily Mail)

Pep Guardiola wants James McAtee to be part of his Manchester City first-team squad next season, and the club will resist loan offers this summer. City want to give McAtee an opportunity to develop alongside the likes of Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden, with the ‘Salford Silva’ also in line for a new contract at the Etihad Stadium. (Craig Hope, Daily Mail)

Manchester City have looked at the possibility of signing Chelsea’s Kai Havertz. (Jacob Steinberg, Guardian)

Al Ahli have now submitted an official contract offer to Riyad Mahrez, with negotiations underway on the player’s side. Manchester City will require a fee in order to sell. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester have asked PSG for midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery [17] to be included in a deal for Bernardo Silva – a request that has been rejected by the French club. (Fabrice Hawkins, RMC)

Departures

Manchester City would listen to offers for Kalvin Phillips this summer, but he wants to stay at the club and prove himself. (Daily Mail)

Burnley have an interest in Manchester City’s James Trafford. However, the goalkeeper would not be viewed as a No 1. (Daily Mail)

Cole Palmer will be allowed to leave Manchester City this summer, most likely on loan. While there was disappointment he did not impress as much as was expected this season, it is hoped a loan move will see him return ‘more hardened’ to senior football. (Craig Hope, Daily Mail)

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Carlos Borges – valued by Manchester City at £11M. It is unclear at this stage whether City would be willing to part with the academy star. Sources say talks are at a ‘preliminary stage’ and it remains a possibility that Borges could sign a new City contract before going on loan to play regular first-team football. (James Olley, ESPN)

Bernardo Silva prefers a move to Spain over PSG. (Fabrice Hawkins, RMC)