Manchester City continued their revamp on Monday with the arrival of Kalvin Phillips and the exit of Gabriel Jesus.
And while that was genuine movement, influential midfielder Bernardo Silva has reportedly told his agent to druk for a move to Barcelona.
It could be all change at City this season, as £50m England ace Phillips arrived on a six-year deal to replace former club captain Fernandinho in central midfield.
He becomes the third major incoming, after striker Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez.
Of his move from Leeds, Phillips says: “I just want to test myself on the next step with players who have an unbelievable work ethic and an unbelievable manager [Pep Guardiola] as well.
“The quality of the players City have got, the way that they play and the way that they pass the ball around is an unbelievable style of play.”
Striker Jesus confirmed his £45m move to Arsenal after helping City to four Premier League titles in his six-year stay at Eastlands, where he scored 95 goals and set up a further 46.
Of linking up with former City assistant coach Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium, he says: “He helped me a lot [at Manchester City].
Thanks Man City and all the people who made this club my life for all these years. Time to live a new dream!
— Gabriel Jesus (@gabrieljesus9) July 4, 2022
Thanks @mancity pic.twitter.com/c0jzYa0qw1
“We would always stick together after the training sessions and do some finishing or something.”
Meanwhile, City look set to also allow Portuguese playmaker Silva to leave after he “agreed to join” Barcelona, according to widespread reports.
We are delighted to announce the signing of @Kalvinphillips on a six-year deal 🤩
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 4, 2022
Welcome, Kalvin! 💙#ManCity pic.twitter.com/3fNJthPNIL
City are demanding £86m for the 27-year-old, which could hinge on Barca selling Frenkie de Jong to Manchester rivals United.
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