Manchester City are reportedly likely to part ways with Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne at the end of the season.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne are expected to leave Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
Gundogan recently returned to Manchester City after his exit from Barcelona, but he is expected to seal a move away from the Premier League champions once again. On the other hand, De Bruyne has been linked with a move to MLS and Saudi Arabia consistently. It will be interesting to see where both players end up.
Manchester City are heading towards a period of rebuilding, and it will be interesting to see if they can replace their key players adequately. The Premier League champions need to improve their squad over the next few months to compete for major trophies consistently.
It has been a disappointing season for them thus far, and they are unlikely to be able to win the Premier League title. They are expected to sign multiple players over the next few months, and replacing the two midfielders will be a priority for them.
Replacing Gundogan and De Bruyne will be tricky
Gundogan and De Bruyne have been instrumental in their recent success, and Manchester City will need to sign world-class players to replace them. Meanwhile, the two players are in the twilight stages of their careers, and it will be interesting to see where they end up.
The Citizens will want to compete at a high level and win trophies. Both players are still operating at a high level, and they could prove to be exceptional acquisitions for most clubs. Meanwhile, their departures will free up a massive chunk of the wage bill for Manchester City and they could look to bring in a marquee signing in the summer.
The Premier League champions have a talented squad at their disposal, and a few quality additions could take them to a whole new level next year. The two midfielders are not getting any better at this stage of their careers, and this could be the right time for Manchester City to part ways with them.
