Former Everton director Keith Wyness affirmed that Man City will determine their priority options to replace Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish.
Speaking on a new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who was CEO of Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy consulting football for elite clubs – has claimed a move to the Saudi Pro League will be an option for the duo and other Man City stars this summer
De Bruyne is believed to be linked to a Saudi decision and recently spoke out saying he was “open to anything”, admitting he could make “a staggering amount of money”. money” in the Middle East.
The Belgian international has just 12 months left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed for the first time It was revealed in April that City were preparing to listen to offers for Grealish this summer after a 2023-24 campaign that saw no interest in the winger.
City allowed Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez to go to Saudi Arabia and also lost Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer last summer (2023).
Wyness: Man City ‘know exactly who they want’ to replace De Bruyne and Grealish
Wyness has claimed the English champions will not be ‘desperate’ in the market and will ‘know exactly who they want’.
He told Football Insider’s Insider Track podcast: “They have a strong squad in terms of football – Pep, Txiki Begiristain, Ferran Soriano and more.
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“There will be a plan in place. If De Bruyne leaves, they will be thinking about a replacement – and Grealish too.
“They are very smart when it comes to succession, they will know exactly who they want.
“It’s never a hopeless situation, they always have it under control.
“I’m sure City will be prepared and have a succession plan in place .
“Saudi Arabia seems to be the biggest option for these players. I see some big names returning there this season.
