Man City plot Stamford Bridge raid after opening talks with star midfielder
Football5 High Profile Man City Players Who Could Leave Etihad After Winning the Treble
- Manchester City are set for a busy transfer window despite winning a historic treble this season
- According to reports, Guardiola is keen to reshape his squad in a move that could see key players depart
- Gundogan and Bernardo Silva headline a list of high-profile City stars linked with a possible exit
A number of Manchester City stars are billed to quit the club this summer despite winning a historic treble with the Citizens.
Pep Guardiola's charges had a successful campaign this season that saw them become only the second Premier League side, after rivals Man United, to win a treble.
City saw off stiff competition from Arsenal in the Premier League title race to retain the crown before stunning United in the FA Cup final at Wembley to lift yet another domestic trophy.
The Etihad dwellers completed the treble in the Champions League, sinking Serie A giants Inter Milan in the final staged in Istanbul to win the European competition for the first time in their history.
Despite this success, reports claim Guardiola is keen to reshape his squad this summer as he eyes more glory with the club next season.
Are Gundogan, Silva on their way out?
According to Sportbible, the midfield duo of Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva could lead Man City's summer departures.
Gundogan starred during Man City's title run-in and captained his side in Istanbul during the Champions League final.
However, he is out of contract this month, putting a number of clubs, including Barcelona and Arsenal, on red alert.
Silva, meanwhile, could also leave City, having expressed his desire for a new challenge over the years.
Who else could depart Man City?
Reports suggest Aymeric Laporte, Riyad Mahrez and Kalvin Phillips are the other players who could be on their way out.
Man City are said to be open to letting Laporte leave this summer after featuring just 12 times this season.
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FootballMahrez, on the other hand, has evidently dropped down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium, with Pep appearing to favour Silva and Grealish ahead of him.
The Algerian has already courted interest from Saudi Arabian clubs.
On his part, Philips has failed to live up to his billing at City, sparking claims he could be offloaded after just a season with the Premier League champions.
Who does Pep want?
It is understood that Pep has since drawn up a transfer wishlist of players he wants to add to his squad this summer.
Key among the players is Chelsea midfield maestro Mateo Kovacic, who could potentially replace Gundogan.
The Mirror reports that the Spaniard is eyeing at least three transfers, with RB Leipzig's £80m-rated defender Josko Gvardiol also top on his wishlist.
Brighton's 19-year-old Paraguay winger Julio Enciso has also been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium.