Manchester City Enter Race to Sign Gabri Veiga After Ending Declan Rice Pursuit
Manchester City have ended their pursuit of Declan Rice and have now entered the race to sign Gabri Veiga from Celta Vigo. The 21-year-old is one of the options under consideration at the Etihad, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal all interested in signing him this summer.
Rice Pursuit Ends as Arsenal Upped Offer
Manchester City had made an offer of £90million for Rice but saw it rejected on Tuesday as Arsenal upped their offer to over £100m. City have been determined not to enter a bidding war for the West Ham skipper and have now walked away from negotiations to pursue other targets with Rice expected to join the Gunners.
Veiga Wanted by Clubs Across Europe
Veiga has as a €40million (£35m) release clause with Celta president Carlos Mourino confirming earlier this year they are facing the very likely prospect of losing their prized asset. Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal are all interested in signing him this summer.
City Looking to Bolster Midfield Options
Pep Guardiola has been keen to add to his midfield this summer following the departure of Ilkay Gundogan, with the German joining Barcelona earlier this week. City have already completed the signing of Mateo Kovacic, bringing in the Croatian from Chelsea in a £30m deal, but are understood to be keen on further additions.
RB Leipzig Star Josko Gvardiol Also on Radar
City are also hoping to sign RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol in what is expected to be a world record deal for a defender. The Treble winners are working on a deal to bring the Croatia international to the Etihad with the Bundesliga side looking for at least €100m (£86m).
Conclusion
Manchester City have ended their pursuit of Declan Rice and have now entered the race to sign Gabri Veiga from Celta Vigo. The 21-year-old is one of the options under consideration at the Etihad, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal all interested in signing him this summer. City have already completed the signing of Mateo Kovacic, bringing in the Croatian from Chelsea in a £30m deal, but are understood to be keen on further additions with RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol also on their radar.