Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah misses out on FIFPro World XI
However, Salah himself was conspicuous by his absence, with the final two places in attack being taken by Manchester United‘s Cristiano Ronaldo and Borussia Dortmund‘s Erling Braut Haaland.
However, Salah himself was conspicuous by his absence, with the final two places in attack being taken by Manchester United‘s Cristiano Ronaldo and Borussia Dortmund‘s Erling Braut Haaland.
Tottenham’s Harry Kane remains a target for City, as well as for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, although his £150m price tag is thought to be an issue. It’s the same situation with Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, who is reportedly available for a similar fee.
Liverpool have been consistently linked with the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion’s Yves Bissouma and Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
United and Chelsea are also thought to be interested in Grealish, although neither club are expected to enter a bidding war with City. The Red Devils are focused on getting a deal over the line for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho while the Blues are prioritising a new striker.
While United and City are still in the frame, Newcastle, West Ham, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and AC Milan are now also interested in the forward.
Mahrez played a key role in helping City reach the Champions League final last season, scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final, as well as in both legs of the semi-final versus Paris Saint-Germain.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly weighing up whether to make a bid for Ziyech as they look to strengthen their options out wide.
The likelihood of Abraham leaving Chelsea in the summer is increasing. It is believed that the Blues’ pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has unsettled the player, who has decided not to enter talks over a contract extension. His current deal expires in 2023.
City are looking for a new striker. It was believed that Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland was their main target, but competition from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United could complicate their plans.
Nuno has since joined Tottenham, while Palace were also close to handing the job to ex-Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre, only for the Swiss to turn down the opportunity after talks had initially progressed well.