Manchester City exit mooted for out-of-favour midfielder amid Juventus interest

Man City exit mooted for Reijnders amid Juventus interest

As reported by Football Insider, there is a possibility that Reijnders joins the mass exodus in the offing at the Etihad Stadium this summer as Manchester City plan to bring in key transfer target Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.

However, the confirmed departure of club captain Bernardo Silva will help Reijnders stay at the Etihad Stadium and fight for improved minutes next season, with an acceptance that most players struggle for consistency in their respective debut Manchester City campaigns.

Furthermore, it has been reported that Juventus have entered the race to sign the out-of-favour Manchester City star, who faces uncertainty over his prospects for his nation ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Juventus are keeping a close eye on Reijnders’ situation at the Etihad Stadium and while it is unlikely that Viana puts the Dutchman on the market, the Bianconeri will be strong favourites to lure the Manchester City star back to the Italian top-flight.

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The midfielder has scored seven times and provided eight assists in 45 appearances in all competitions for Manchester City this term. However, he has swiftly fallen down the pecking order since the New Year.

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Despite being a regular starter for Guardiola in the first half of the season, Reijnders has not been named in the starting XI in Manchester City’s last 10 Premier League fixtures. He has been an unused substitute in the last three league games – wins over Chelsea, Arsenal and Burnley.

Why has Reijnders fallen out of favour? Well, Guardiola has placed his faith in a midfield trio of Silva, Rodri and the in-form Nico O’Reilly in midfield, with Rayan Cherki establishing himself as an indispensable creative outlet for City in recent months as well.

Reijnders will back himself to win his starting spot back next season and as Manchester City pursue a domestic treble in the final weeks of the season, the former AC Milan man will be hoping to help his side get over the line and enjoy a trophy-laden finish to what can be a special campaign for Guardiola’s men.