The Manchester Evening News' latest revelations on a number of transfer developments at Manchester City ahead of the imminent closure of the summer transfer window include potential departures of a number of players and updates on reinforcements.
Firstly, with regards to the future of Portugal international Cancelo, reports suggest that he is highly likely to leave Manchester City permanently before the transfer window closes to join Riyadh Crescent in the Saudi League. Although Cancelo still has three years left on his contract with City, talks appear to have begun between the two sides regarding his departure, and although no final agreement has yet been reached, Riyadh Crescent are actively pursuing the matter with the intention of bringing in the world-class wing-back.
In addition, winger Kaji will join Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam on loan after returning to fitness on Monday and the deal does not include a buyout clause. Caikie's loan spell at Bahia was cut short last year due to a long-term leg injury, and joining Sparta Rotterdam on loan will be an important step in his return to the game.
Kaboré in the back line is also one of the players who could leave City this week, facing the option of a permanent transfer or loan departure. Both Premier League clubs could be potential downfalls for Kabore given the injury problems Everton and Villa have suffered at the start of the season. Meanwhile, Bundesliga side Augsburg, Serie A side Venezia, Ligue 1 side Rennes and Bundesliga side Werder Bremen have also expressed interest in Kabore.
In terms of loan departures, Esbrandt is also set to leave City in search of a new playing opportunity. Meanwhile, with the likes of Milan and Ajax joining the race for 18-year-old winger Ndala, with Eindhoven also showing interest, the future of City's young talent is in the spotlight.
As for reinforcements, although Celtic's Henwu Furuhashi and Copenhagen striker Oskarsson have been linked with Manchester City, according to the latest report of the Manchester Evening News, it seems unlikely that both will join the city. City's moves in the transfer market are still under scrutiny, but we are still waiting for official news to confirm the results.
