Manchester City will reportedly look to sign 26-year-old AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, and they have tested the waters for the Dutchman.
According to a report by Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web, Tijjani Reijnders is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Premier League champions are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the winter transfer window and have set their sights on the AC Milan star. In addition, they have already tested the waters for the Dutch midfielder.
Tijjani Reijnders and his progress at AC Milan
Tijjani Reijnders has been one of the best midfielders in Serie A since joining AC Milan from AZ Alkmaar in a deal worth €20 million in July 2023. While the Dutchman has been prone to a few poor performances, he has been largely consistent in the last 15 months, going from strength to strength with every outing.
The 26-year-old has been exceptional in the first few months of the 2024/25 season, adding facets to his game. Reijnders has contributed to a goal once every two matches, chipping in with four goals and three assists in 14 appearances across all competitions.
Reijnders has also established himself as a mainstay in the middle of the park for the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the Dutch midfielder’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Manchester City.
Can Manchester City tempt Reijnders?
Manchester City’s interest in Tijjani Reijnders is understandable. The Premier League champions have been scouring the market for a midfield reinforcement heading into the January transfer window after losing Rodri to a season-ending knee injury. So, several candidates have emerged on Manchester City’s radar, with the AC Milan midfielder also a viable target.
The latest report by Tutto Mercato Web has suggested that the English giants have “tested the waters” for the Dutchman as they look to dip their toes in the market for a midfielder. However, signing Reijnders from AC Milan will be a tall order, with the Serie A giants looking to tie him to a bumper new contract.
While the opportunity to join Manchester City might be tempting, it is unclear if Reijnders is ready to leave AC Milan yet. However, the Serie A giants will likely make a significant profit on their investment of €20 million whenever they part ways with the 22-year-old Dutch midfielder.
