Enzo Maresca is believed to want a slightly bigger squad than Pep Guardiola liked to work with. Manchester City had prioritised three main areas for strengthening — right-back, central midfielder, winger — but exits will push those numbers up.
In terms of new contracts, there should be official confirmation of deals for Josko Gvardiol, Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden arriving in the coming weeks.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is a player that City are looking at and admire, although they are considering how best to proceed with a move, if they do indeed make one.
City are big admirers of Chelsea’s Malo Gusto, but Chelsea value him at £75million, which is considered prohibitively high. Unless there is a major change in that regard, City will have to look elsewhere, but there are not too many other options that appeal.
City also want a winger who can dribble and create chances with passes, as well as another midfielder beyond Anderson. Sandro Tonali is of interest but he has an offer from Tottenham — which is another factor influencing the interest in Bouaddi.
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