David Ornstein says some Premier League clubs are actually ‘gutted’ Man City are closing in on £40m signing
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There would be an understandable degree of hesitance from Premier League clubs to write Manchester City off in the long run solely due to their struggles this season.
Pep Guardiola has won six league titles in his eight full seasons in charge at the Etihad Stadium while also lifting a historic treble, proving that there are not many more seasoned winners than him the game has ever seen.
Manchester City are seemingly not prepared to sit back and let other clubs dominate for years to come, judging by their aggressive approach to the winter window.
TBR Football revealed Manchester City are set to sign Abdukodir Khusanov. Similarly, Manchester City are closing in Omar Marmoush’s signing from Eintracht Frankfurt as well.
Manchester City have opened talks to sign Vitor Reis for £40 million as well, who has generated interest from several clubs, especially in the Premier League.
Premier League clubs unhappy Man City could sign Vitor Reis
Arsenal and Chelsea were interested in Reis as well, who has made a name for himself at Palmeiras as one of the most gifted young centre-backs in world football.
Brighton held talks to sign Reis for £25 million as well before City took the lead in the race for his signature.
Reputed journalist David Ornstein told The Athletic FC’s YouTube channel that a number of Premier League clubs are frustrated to see Manchester City close in on signing Vitor Reis.
“I’ve got to point out, he’s a name that I hear mentioned by all of the leading Premier League clubs as someone they would like to bring in. And since the news emerged that Manchester City are stealing a march, there has been frustration across the English top-flight and recruitment departments.”
“Some of them are gutted because they wanted him and it looks like they’re not going to him.”
TBR Football can confirm the clubs in question as well.
Which clubs are “gutted” Man City are closing in on Vitor Reis transfer?
Brighton are gutted that City could now seal the Brazilian’s signature.
Fabian Huerzeler’s side believed they have a real chance of securing the 19-year-old’s services.
Similarly, Arsenal and Chelsea, who were also keen on Reis’ arrival have been left disappointed.
After all, TBR Football previously uncovered that Arsenal and Chelsea even scouted Reis in October last year, which highlights how much they wished to sign him.
The Sky Blues have even left other clubs gritting their teeth over another signing that they could make.
Newcastle and Tottenham are unhappy about Khusanov’s move as RC Lens quoted both clubs a £16.6 million fee to sign him.
But eventually, the French club doubled their asking price, which City were willing to pay.
Manchester City will perhaps feel even more confident about before about Reis’ talent, considering other clubs feel they could have signed a gem.
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