Manchester City are frontrunners in the race for two more summer signings, according to a bookmaker.
The Treble winners have already made their first signing of the window having welcomed Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £25m. They have also waved goodbye to long-time servant and club captain Ilkay Gundogan, who has signed for Barcelona.
There are a number of areas Pep Guardiola may wish to strengthen before the start of the new season with other players anticipated to exit. Bernardo Silva and Aymeric Laporte could also wave goodbye and City may already be making plans to fill their spaces.
We take a look at other players City are apparently leading the race for.
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Josko Gvardiol
The Croatia defender has been long linked with a move to the Etihad and could be the next player Guardiola moves for. He has already seen countryman Kovacic make the switch, although his own transfer would likely cost more.
City will be looking to bolster their defensive ranks, regardless of whether Laporte leaves or stays. Gvardiol fits within the big-and-bulky type Guardiola has tended to favour over the past year.
Bet365 odds of City transfer: 1/8
Gabri Veiga
The Celta Vigo midfielder has been tipped for a Premier League move after a promising season in Spain. The midfielder, who has been known to be played further forward, recorded 11 goals and four assists in 36 La Liga matches this season, of which he started just 28.
It was his first full season as a senior professional. He still has three years left on his contract, so the four-time Spain Under-21 international may not come over-cheap at 21 years old.
Bet365 odds of City transfer: 7/4
Meanwhile, other players City have been linked with have seen their transfer likelihood decrease over recent weeks.
Romeo Lavia
The former City academy star seems destined for a return to the Premier League, albeit perhaps not back with the Blues if the odds are to go by. It’s rumoured that City have a clause in his contract that if any bids come in, they have the opportunity to match it.
However, with Kovacic through the door, another ball-winner signing seems unlikely. The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with the 19-year-old.
Bet365 odds of City transfer: 16/1
Moises Caicedo
There were speculative reports mooting that City held an interest in Moises Caicedo. But, again, Kovacic’s move seems to have dulled such rumours.
The Brighton star is set to leave the Seagulls this summer, with Chelsea said to be leading the race with rivals Manchester United not too far behind.
Bet365 odds of City transfer: 33/1
