Following rumours linking Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara to a Man City move, with his relationship to manager Pep Guardiola being the main catalyst, journalist David Ornstein has since come out to provide an update on our stance towards the £207,000-per-week playmaker.
Recently, fellow reporter Guillem Balague claimed that City would want to pursue the 29-year-old as club legend David Silva prepares to depart Eastlands after a memorable decade-long stay.
Indeed, the Spaniard has been a revelation for the club since arriving in Manchester, playing a heavy hand over City’s trophy-laden last 10 years – but his stay will soon be coming to an end following the announcement he will not be extending his contract.