Manchester City star 'expected' to pen contract as midfielder reacts to 'crazy' transfer news

Manchester City won 3-1 away at West Ham last time out with Erling Haaland scoring a hat-trick. They have won their first three games of the new Premier League season on the spin.

Pep Guardiola’s side take on Brentford at home in their next game after the international break. In the meantime, here is a look at some of the latest news and rumours coming out of the club...

Title rivals blow

City’s title rivals Arsenal have been dealt a blow on the injury front. As per a report by the Daily Mail, their recent signing Mikel Merino is set for two months on the sidelines due to injury.

The midfielder made the switch to the Gunners from Real Sociedad after helping Spain win Euro 2024 over in Germany. They will now have to make do without him for the next eight weeks at least which isn’t ideal for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Midfielder reacts to transfer news

City’s Ilkay Gundogan has called Victor Osimhen’s impending move to Galatasaray from Napoli ‘crazy’. Posting in reponse to reporter Fabrizio Romano’s breaking news post on Instagram (via X), the 33-year-old sent his reaction to the transfer news.

Gundogan, who has spent the past 12 months at Barcelona, is now back at the Etihad Stadium following his surprise return to England. He was on the books there from 2016 to 2023 after joining from Borussia Dortmund and scored 60 goals in 604 games.

Former player wanted in Turkey

Former City player Kieran Trippier ‘could’ leave Newcastle United with Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Eyupspor interested in a loan move, as per Sky Sports. The report claims Al-Ittihad launched a failed swoop to land him before the end of the Saudi deadline on Monday.

The 33-year-old rose up through the academy ranks of the Sky Blues but never made a senior appearance in the end. He was loaned out as a youngster to Barnsley before embarking on permanent spells at Burnley, Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid.

Midfielder latest

Kevin de Bruyne is ‘expected’ to sign a new deal despite interest from Saudi Arabia, according to Football Insider. The attacking midfielder’s current contract expires at the end of the current campaign.

He is due to become a free agent in June 2025 as things stand and City risk losing him for free next year. However, in this latest update regarding his immediate future, he is expected to put pen-to-paper on an extension which would be a big boost.

De Bruyne has recently said, as per BBC Sport: "I haven't spoken to anyone, to be honest. There has been a lot of noises and news. I said in the summer I expect a quiet summer and that's actually what happened. I've been on holiday for four weeks, came back and started training. That was it. Nothing to tell. I've not been entertained by anybody or spoken to anybody.

"Once the season goes on, I'm sure there will be conversations to be had with City. I just want to feel good, play good football and this will come in the upcoming months. I don't really feel the rush for the moment."