The summer transfer market is in full swing, and Manchester City’s plans to strengthen their squad have hit a snag. Despite a successful season and winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and European Cup, Manchester City has been relatively quiet in the transfer market, making just one signing so far.

Their hopes of signing defender Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig have been complicated by Liverpool’s swift moves in securing players. This article explores how Liverpool’s acquisitions have impacted Manchester City’s pursuit of Gvardiol and how the situation is unfolding.

Liverpool made a significant signing by bringing in midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton. The Merseyside club also activated the release clause of Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for a staggering £60 million. The Hungarian midfielder becomes Jurgen Klopp’s second new signing, but it has also affected Manchester City’s plans.

Manchester City had identified Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol as their top target for the summer transfer window. However, RB Leipzig’s sporting director, Max Eberl, revealed that Gvardiol was not keen on a move to Manchester City.

Additionally, the German club set an asking price of “100 million euros plus bonus” for the 21-year-old Croatian, making him potentially the most expensive defender in history, surpassing the fees paid for Harry Maguire and Virgil van Dijk.

RB Leipzig’s finances received a boost from Szoboszlai’s transfer to Liverpool, which made them less reliant on selling Gvardiol.

Eberl stated that there was no agreement with Manchester City and that they preferred Gvardiol to stay at the club. The situation has put Manchester City’s pursuit of the Croatian defender in jeopardy.

Apart from the Szoboszlai transfer, RB Leipzig also earned £52 million from the sale of Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea. The French midfielder had an impressive season, being the top scorer in the Bundesliga with 16 goals in 25 appearances. Nkunku expressed excitement about joining Chelsea and the opportunity to play in the competitive Premier League.

Liverpool’s swift moves in the transfer market have disrupted Manchester City’s plans to sign Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig.

The Croatian defender is a top target for Pep Guardiola’s side, but RB Leipzig’s reluctance to sell, coupled with their financial security after Szoboszlai’s departure, has made negotiations challenging.

As the summer transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen how Manchester City will adapt their plans and approach the market to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.