REVEALED: Manchester City’s Summer Plans to Replace De Bruyne and Strengthen Squad

Manchester City is getting ready for some big changes this summer. Hugo Viana, who will soon take over as the club’s new Director of Football, has a huge job ahead. He will replace Txiki Begiristain and work closely with Pep Guardiola to bring new talent to the team. One of his biggest tasks will be finding a player who can replace Kevin De Bruyne – and that won’t be easy.

Kevin De Bruyne has been one of Manchester City’s best players ever. He has helped the team win many trophies over the past 10 years. But now, at 33 years old, his time at the club may be coming to an end. Viana will need to find someone who can take over that important role in midfield.

One of the players Viana is looking at is Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. Manchester City has already spoken to the German club about a possible transfer. Wirtz is a young and talented midfielder who could be a good fit for Guardiola’s fast and attacking style.

Viana is also looking to improve City’s defence. The club is interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, a strong young defender from Everton. City needs more energy and strength at the back, and Branthwaite could be the right player for that job.

Another area Viana is working on is the right-back position. Kyle Walker is expected to leave the club, so City has been looking for someone new in that role. One of the main targets was Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace. He has been playing really well this season and was said to have a £25 million release clause.

However, things have changed. Munoz has now signed a new contract with Crystal Palace, keeping him at the club until 2029. His pay has also been increased due to his good performances, including six goals and six assists in 38 games. With this new deal, it will now be much harder for Manchester City to sign him.

Even though Munoz is staying at Palace, Manchester City is still interested in other players from the club. Adam Wharton is one of them. He joined Palace from Blackburn in February 2024 and quickly impressed. He even earned a call-up to the England national team. City sees him as a smart signing for the future.

Another target is Marc Guehi. He’s a strong defender and could be an option if Everton refuses to sell Branthwaite. Guehi has also been solid for Palace and might be a good addition to City’s backline.

With Hugo Viana preparing for his first summer at Manchester City, big decisions are coming. Replacing Kevin De Bruyne is the top priority, but City also wants to strengthen its defence and full-back positions. Some targets, like Munoz, may now be out of reach, but there are still many options available.

Viana’s first few months will be very important. The moves he makes could shape Manchester City’s future for years to come. Fans will be watching closely to see what changes he brings to the club.