Manchester Metropolis are hoping to be the massive story on switch deadline day, with simply hours remaining for them to finish a giant transfer for Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez. After reinforcing their defence with Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov, and strengthening the assault with Omar Marmoush, Nico is seen as a flexible possibility in midfield.
Gonzalez struggled for continuity underneath Xavi Hernandez after breaking into the Barcelona crew, earlier than shifting on mortgage to Valencia. He would then be offered to Porto for €8.44m, however the Blaugrana have retained a 40% sell-on price possibility. It isn’t clear whether or not that might be 40% of the revenue from a sale, or of your entire price.
FC Porto have rejected a €50M supply from #ManCity for Nico González, based on @ojogo, however the participant might nonetheless depart earlier than the tip of the switch window. The 23-year-old is enthusiastic in regards to the concept of enjoying in England and with Pep Guardiola at @ManCity. 🇪🇸
— Metropolis Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 2, 2025
Metropolis have reportedly had a €50m supply turned down for Nico, as they appear to barter down his price ticket. Up to now Porto have been steadfast on receiving his €60m launch clause although, which might imply Barcelona receiving someplace between €20.8m and €24m. TBR Soccer say that Gonzalez has made it clear to Porto that he would love the transfer to undergo, however time is ticking.
Pep Guardiola had reportedly tried to persuade Sergio Busquets to affix Metropolis for the second half of the season after the lack of Rodri Hernandez, however in Nico would have a La Masia schooled midfielder, able to a box-to-box operate, or a deeper-lying function, receiving the ball from the defence.
If Lewandowski performs in two extra video games for no less than 45 minutes, his contract will robotically be prolonged till 2026. @gbsans
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) February 3, 2025
This season the 23-year-old has made 29 appearances, scoring 7 occasions and giving 6 assists in Portugal, proof that he has loved a barely extra attacking function. It’s the joint-most when it comes to creation for Porto, and solely Galeno and Samu Aghehowa have made extra aim contributions than his 13.
Had Barcelona obtained cash from a deal earlier, they could have determined to go for a ahead, cited as their major goal for the January switch window. But with Marcus Rashford now off the desk, that appears unlikely.