Manchester City are set to sell Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiah after agreeing a £51m deal.
The midfielder has accepted personal terms with the Saudi Arabian club as he will leave the Etihad Stadium after just a year. This unexpected move comes as Manchester City continues their midfield overhaul, with a number of high-profile departures and arrivals in recent months.
Tijjani Reijnders could be headed for the Etihad exit door after a relatively short stay in Manchester. The 24-year-old midfielder joined City from AC Milan last summer for £46.5m, and has now been sold for £5m more than his initial transfer fee. He scored seven goals in 50 games for City, but lost his place in the team last season.
Reijnders' departure will mean Manchester City have made a significant profit on the sale, with the club set to bring in around £100m in transfer fees this window. This includes the sales of Nathan Ake to Fenerbahce and James Trafford to Leeds, with the club also signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116m.
Manchester City are keen to strengthen their midfield, and have already signed Anderson in a major coup. They are also interested in other midfielders, including Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi and Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. The fee from Reijnders' sale could be used to fund a replacement, with the club looking to bolster their options in the middle of the park.
Manchester City's midfield overhaul is ongoing, with a number of changes taking place in recent months. Former manager Pep Guardiola's departure has led to a significant shift in the team's dynamics, with new manager Erling Haaland's influence still being felt. The club's ability to attract and retain top talent will be crucial in their quest for silverware this season.
Meanwhile, Reijnders' future is all but certain, with the midfielder set to join Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. The 24-year-old will leave Manchester City after just a year, with the club set to make a profit on the sale. As the transfer window draws to a close, one thing is certain: Manchester City's midfield will look very different in the coming weeks.
Source: Yahoo Sports