Man City considers £50m bid for Porto's Nico Gonzalez

Manchester City is actively pursuing Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez, reportedly considering meeting his £50 million release clause to strengthen their midfield in the wake of Rodri's injury. Manager Pep Guardiola recognizes the need for a holding midfielder and views Gonzalez, who has contributed significantly to Porto's season with 13 goals and assists, as a fitting candidate. Recent reports indicate that City has initiated formal negotiations with Porto, although the Portuguese club is steadfast on the release fee and may only entertain offers of that amount. Additionally, City has already bolstered its squad this January with the signings of Vitor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Omar Marmoush, investing heavily to address a poor start to the season. Barcelona stands to benefit financially from Gonzalez's transfer due to a sell-on clause, reinforcing the stakes in this potential deal. As the transfer window nears its end, City appears determined to finalize at least one more significant addition to their squad.