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Manchester City's intentions become clear as they look to significantly strengthen their midfield
Manchester City are looking to improve their midfield by signing Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali, as concerns emerge over the performances and futures of current players.
Manchester City's midfield is a work in progress. With the departure of Bernardo Silva, who became a Real Madrid player, concerns regarding the future of Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders intensify, both of whom have not shone since they were signed. Rodri, who is 29 years old, has only one year left on his contract. Rumors of City's interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson are well documented, with negotiations between the two clubs ongoing over a possible transfer.
Recently, it emerged that Manchester City are pushing to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle as well. The intention to significantly improve the midfield is now clear: City is ready to invest in the summer transfer market, facing competition from Tottenham to secure Tonali. According to what reported by Daniel Taylor for The Athletic, Tottenham have already started promising talks with Tonali's entourage.
However, City's interest in Tonali does not affect Elliot Anderson's hiring plans, with the management aiming for a substantial strengthening of the midfield. Should they manage to bring in both players, Manchester City could spend over £200 million on both reinforcements. The need to improve in this area of the pitch is clear, especially following the departure of Bernardo Silva and Reijnders' difficulties adapting to the Premier League, where he has often struggled to find space in matches.
Nico Gonzalez's situation is similar: He showed flashes of talent, but lost his spot in the starting lineup toward the end of the 2025-26 season. Manchester City have clearly identified their midfield as an area for improvement and their summer investment intentions are now visible. If they were to manage to close for Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali, City would be able to make significant improvements to their midline, enriching it with quality, tenacity and class. Both players, already established in the Premier League, could significantly alter the balance of City's midfield. It remains to be seen whether Manchester City will be able to complete these summer signings, but their intentions to raise the level of the midfield are now clear.
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