AliousManchester City might miss out on one of their reported transfer targets for the upcoming summer window.
The Manchester club concluded their latest season by clinching a sixth Premier League title in seven years, along with victories in the UEFA SuperCup and FIFA Club World Cup earlier in the campaign.
As the summer transfer window approaches, new details have emerged regarding a player the Blues have been eyeing.
A recent report from The Athletic indicates that Everton’s young goalkeeper, Doug Lukjanciks, linked with a potential move to City this summer, is “currently expected to remain at the club.”
Last month, it was reported that City were interested in signing the 16-year-old shot-stopper and were prepared to pay £10m for him.
Lukjanciks, at just 16, has made six appearances for Everton’s U18 side, achieving one clean sheet and conceding seven goals. He has also featured in two matches for England’s U16 and U17 teams.
City might have to wait to secure a deal for Lukjanciks. Despite his limited experience, Lukjanciks has evidently caught City’s attention, prompting them to consider a £10m bid.
With the latest update suggesting the teenager is likely to stay at Goodison Park this summer, the Blues may need to bide their time before potentially adding him to their squad.
Looking ahead, if a move for the young goalkeeper is off the table this summer, City’s best course of action would be to monitor his progress and see if Everton would be open to negotiations in the future if he continues to impress.
In other news, Gary Neville has predicted that one Manchester City player will be a contender for the Ballon d’Or this year.
Back in October, seven current City players were included in the top 30 Ballon d’Or rankings for 2023.
Although City won the Treble, Lionel Messi was once again named the best player in the world after leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
As another domestic season wraps up and the European Championship approaches, one pundit has already shared his thoughts on potential candidates for the next Ballon d’Or, with one City player receiving a mention.
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