Manchester City could face a major squad overhaul this summer after Pep Guardiola stepped down as manager at the end of the 2025/2026 season.
With the Spaniard leaving the Etihad, several first-team players are now being linked with moves away ahead of the new campaign.
According to The Athletic, Nico Gonzalez, Rico Lewis, Tijjani Reijnders, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic, James Trafford and Nathan Ake are all potential departures.
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Savinho is already in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur, a club that has monitored him for over a year. Defender Josko Gvardiol is also weighing up his options as he considers a new contract offer from City alongside interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Ruben Dias has additionally been linked with Real Madrid. Reports suggest the move could gain momentum now that Florentino Perez will continue as president and is bringing in Jose Mourinho as the new manager.
The potential exodus marks a turning point for City as the club prepares for life after Guardiola and a new era at the Etihad.
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