Man City Nears £46m Tijjani Reijnders, Ait-Nouri Deals for Club World Cup

Manchester City is finalizing a significant summer transfer for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan for around £46 million, with the 26-year-old expected to join in time for the Club World Cup starting June 14. Reijnders, who scored 15 goals last season, will strengthen City's midfield following Kevin De Bruyne's departure. Alongside Reijnders, City is also close to signing Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri and Lyon's Rayan Cherki, aiming to have at least three new players ready for the tournament. Meanwhile, England winger Jack Grealish appears set to be excluded from City's 35-man squad for the Club World Cup, signaling a possible end to his time at the club after limited starts in the 2024-25 season. The exclusion of Grealish and midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who is recovering from Achilles surgery, reflects a squad overhaul as City pursues new talent to bounce back following a trophyless season. These moves underscore Pep Guardiola's intent to quickly rebuild a competitive squad for upcoming challenges in the United States.