Man City want to sign Kevin De Bruyne 'replacement' as £60m release clause 'ready' to be triggered

Manchester City are reportedly keen to sign RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo - even if Kevin De Bruyne remains at the Etihad Stadium this summer.

De Bruyne has entered the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium, and there is speculation surrounding his future with the Blues. Reports have suggested Saudi Pro League clubs are hovering around the Belgian, with Al Ittihad even believed to have reached a 'verbal agreement' with the 33-year-old.

Whether the attacking midfielder stays this summer or not, Pep Guardiola and City are under no illusions that De Bruyne's days as the first-choice playmaker in the squad are numbered. According to Give Me Sport, this is why the Blues are still eager to activate the release clause in Olmo's contract.

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The Spaniard has performed admirably for his country at Euro 2024, and this will have only strengthened City's interest in the 26-year-old. It is understood that a bid of £51m is needed to activate the release clause in his contract, and City were reportedly already in talks with RB Leipzig over Olmo's availability before the tournament in Germany.

Elsewhere, The Sun understands both City and Tottenham Hotspur are open to activating the £60m release clause in Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze's contract. The Englishman has been used off the bench by Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024, but his performances in the Premier League last season suggest he could make it as a starter if called upon for the Three Lions.

The 26-year-old scored 11 goals in 27 league appearances last season and would offer City a different dimension going forward if he were to sign. That appears to be a big deal at this stage, though, considering Palace have already lost Michael Olise.

Undoubtedly, the Eagles will be working hard to persuade Eze to stay, even if his release clause is activated this summer.