Manchester City Faces Key Player Uncertainty Ahead FIFA Club World Cup

Manchester City is preparing for a busy summer transfer window with a focus on refreshing their midfield, including a potential £100 million bid for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes, who has expressed a desire to stay at Newcastle despite interest from City. Meanwhile, Jack Grealish's playing time at City has significantly diminished, with Pep Guardiola suggesting he needs to regain match fitness to earn minutes, signaling a possible phase-out after his record £100 million signing. Additionally, Manchester City faces uncertainty over the availability of young players Rico Lewis and James McAtee for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup due to their commitments with England's Under-21 team, with Guardiola indicating that final decisions are still pending. These developments highlight City's strategic planning amid squad transitions and upcoming tournaments. On a different note, Manchester United's Europa League final loss to Tottenham complicates their summer rebuilding efforts, with key player Alejandro Garnacho expected to leave due to not fitting into the current system.