current rumors and news on Manchester City transfers, including information on Julian Alvarez and Joao Neves.

According to sources from Portugal, Manchester City is still in the running to recruit highly-regarded midfield player Joao Neves of Benfica this summer.

This transfer window, the gifted young player is anticipated to land a high-profile move after making his way into Benfica’s starting lineup. Throughout the summer, Neves, 19, has been connected to both Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.

With a release clause valued at approximately €120 million (£100 million), his signing will come with a price. Over the past week, rumors have circulated suggesting that United will give priority to signing Manuel Ugarte, leaving the door open for PSG to sign Neves. O Jogo, however, claims that City is still monitoring Neves’ signature.

At the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola already has a significant Portuguese presence in his roster with to the signings of Joao Cancelo, Matheus Nunes, Bernardo Silva, and Ruben Dias. Although PSG is still the front-runner to get Neves, a source from Portugal indicates Manchester City may still be able to sign the midfield player before the summer transfer window ends.

In other news, Atletico Madrid has declared Julian Alvarez of City their “first choice” to succeed Alvaro Morata this summer after focusing on him.

Although Alvarez just assisted Argentina in winning the Copa America in the United States, there are still unanswered questions about his future due to transfer rumors. Although Chelsea is apparently interested, Atletico is now determined to sign him.

ESPN reports that the La Liga team has prioritized him as their Morata substitute. After assisting his country in the European Championship, the captain of Spain is almost certain to sign a contract to join AC Milan.

Although it’s been stated that City “will not make things easy for them,” Atletico is keeping the option of signing the Argentinian on a season-long loan open.