Manchester City have now made approach to sign £35m player who wants Premier League move

Manchester City makes an approach to Andre

The Daily Star was the first to report that Fluminense had placed a £35 million price tag on the South American, indicating that Manchester City holds admiration for the Brazil international.

Subsequently, Pep Guardiola fanned the flames by referring to Andre as a “quality” player prior to Manchester City’s 4-0 victory over Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Manchester City has reportedly made a move for the Brazilian, per Globo Esporte.

Fulham is reportedly waiting in the wings and that nothing substantial has emerged from the investigation as of yet.

According to a Brazilian news source, Andre and his representatives are content to wait for offers from major teams; if no formal approaches are received, it’s possible that Craven Cottage will be Andre’s winter destination.

It happens shortly after the 22-year-old admitted to Premier League Brazil that moving to England’s top division is his “big dream” and that he would love to do so.

Andre rumour would suggest Kalvin Phillips is off

Since Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic joined the team in the summer, Manchester City does not really need another central midfield player, therefore this report indicates Kalvin Phillips will most likely be departing the Etihad Stadium in January.

The England international has reportedly been granted permission to sign a loan with Newcastle, according to a story from talkSPORT, but Calciomercato believes the 28-year-old has already verbally agreed to join Juventus.

The approach for Andre implies that Manchester City is sure the Yorkshireman will make a splash come January, wherever Phillips ends up.

Make sure to monitor this situation closely. Manchester City has already made approaches for Finlay Gorman and Claudio Echeverri, and more are expected to be revealed soon.