Latest Manchester City transfer news as Kevin de Bruyne is linked with Napoli and also shockingly the subject of an ‘offer’ from rivals Liverpool
Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Manchester City this summer – and Liverpool have reportedly made him an offer(Image: Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images)
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has reportedly been handed an offer for a sensational free transfer to Premier League rivals Liverpool.
With his contract to come to an end ten years on from his arrival, De Bruyne confirmed that he will not be offered renewed terms by Man City last month. With 108 goals and 177 assists in 418 appearances he will depart as one of the club’s greatest-ever players.
Amid a drop-off from their high standards this term, Man City have conceded the Premier League title to Liverpool and the 33-year-old is very much part of a cohort of players who could make way for expected arrivals kickstarting big changes under Pep Guardiola.
However, the Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has suggested that City’s Merseyside rivals could capitalise in the most shocking way.
In his report, the Italian begins to explain how Napoli have serious interested in bringing De Bruyne international to Italy.
In Naples he would join a club that is in prime position to be crowned Serie A champions for the second time in three years and national teammate Romelu Lukaku.
However, it is included that ‘the Belgian wants to stay in Europe and also has an offer from Liverpool’.
Such a prospect would be frightening for City, seeing a modern-day club legend turn out for such a huge rival for silverware.
In two of the six years De Bruyne has won the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, it is the Reds who have pushed Man City hardest. Those seasons required 98 and 93 points to become champions.
Next, Guardiola and Co. will be seeking to reclaim the trophy won from them by Arne Slot’s side in 2024/25.
De Bruyne himself has refused to rule out staying in the Premier League as he quite clearly feels he possesses the quality to continue at the highest level.
It is a rumour that also brings to memory a clip that often goes viral on social media of an 11-year-old De Bruyne, part of Genk’s youth setup in his homeland at the time, revealing his support of the Anfield club and his desire to play for them one day.
With destination set for when his contract expires on June 30, the midfielder is only allowed to negotiate with foreign clubs at present.
He has been linked with Saudi Arabia and the United States.
As are the rules over a free transfer, De Bruyne would not be able to negotiate with a fellow English club until he is no longer contracted to Man City.