Manchester City star now has 50/50 chance at staying as contacts made over €100 million World Cup star

On a day when Manchester City’s stars were on the European stage with England and Spain’s under-21s teams, the transfer window was somewhat subdued for the club.

Saturday brought about additional details on two of the biggest deals concerning Manchester City this summer, with fresh information on Kyle Walker and Josko Gvardiol – at a time when concerns were starting to creep in on the Croatian international.

Elsewhere on the departures front, one of Manchester City’s brightest attacking prospects is seemingly attracting further interest, following talk of revived monitoring from Championship side Southampton.

As always, here is your comprehensive daily round-up of everything concerning the treble winners in the ongoing summer transfer window!

Arrivals

New contacts were made between Manchester City and RB Leipzig on Thursday over Josko Gvardiol. Leipzig again stated they want at least €100 million, and will not accept €75 million or €80 million plus add-ons. City, at the moment, are not arriving at €100 million guaranteed. (Fabrizio Romano)

The conversation between Manchester City and RB Leipzig is ongoing and the deal for Josko Gvardiol is ‘absolutely on’ and advancing. There are ‘very positive feelings’ on the negotiations. (Fabrizio Romano)

Departures

It is 50/50 for Kyle Walker as to whether he stays at Manchester City or not this summer. Bayern Munich are pushing, but City have also sent a new contract proposal. The defender is not being forced out by the club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Kyle Walker will make a final decision on his future very soon. Manchester City have offered him a new deal and to be an important part of the project as Joao Cancelo will leave. Bayern Munich are pushing to sign him as one of their priority targets this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Borussia Dortmund are keen on Manchester City’s Carlos Borges. (Simon Jones, MailSport)

Borussia Dortmund were preparing a bid for Manchester City’s Shea Charles earlier this season, however the midfielder is now set to complete a £15 million move to Southampton this week. (Simon Jones, MailSport)

Four clubs are interested in a loan move Manchester City winger Savinho. Girona are pushing alongside PSV – who insist on a new loan deal until 2024. AS Roma and Braga have also asked for info, with a final decision to come in the next few days. (Fabrizio Romano)

Contract Renewals

Manuel Akanji is set to receive a bumper pay rise at Manchester City this summer, and will remain an integral part of Pep Guardiola’s plans even if, as expected, City sign Josko Gvardiol. (Harry Pratt, Daily Star)

Confirmed Deals

Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea to Manchester City, (£25 million plus £5 million in add-ons)

Spike Brits: AFC Wimbledon to Manchester City, (Unknown terms)

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Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City to FC Barcelona, (Free transfer)

Enzo Maresca: Manchester City to Leicester City, (Unknown terms)

Rodolfo Borrell: Manchester City to Austin FC, (Unknown terms)

Liam Delap: Manchester City to Hull City, (Season-long loan)

Morgan Rogers: Manchester City to Middlesbrough, (Unknown terms, Permanent)

Josh McNamara: Manchester City to Southampton, (Unknown terms, Permanent)

Cieran Slicker: Manchester City to Ipswich Town, (Unknown terms, Permanent)

Herbie James: Manchester City to Tottenham Hotspur (Pre-Agreement, Permanent)

Terrell Agyemang: Released

Rowan McDonald: Released

Benjamin Mendy: Released

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