The player in question is Cole Palmer, whom Manchester City sold to Chelsea in mid-2023 for €47 million. Since then, Palmer has emerged as one of the best players in the world w

City’s slump is set against the backdrop of Guardiola’s unresolved future. He is in the final year of his contract and it was widely expected within the club during the summer that he would leave in 2025, alongside director of football Txiki Begiristain, whose departure, and the arrival of Hugo Viana as his replacement, was confirmed in October.

Manchester City have been handed a clear message of transfer intent from one of the goal-scorers for Sporting during their victory over Pep Guardiola’s side last week.The Premier League champions