Friday’s reports claim that Manchester City want to sign Netherlands international Tijjani Reijnders from Milan in time for the beginning of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off in

Manchester City will make an opening offer for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders next week. Il Corriere dello Sport says City will launch a €55m offer for the Holland international. Knowing Milan face missing out on European football this season, City hope to take advantage of the chaos inside the Rossonero to tempt Reijnders to England.

Manchester City have contacted AC Milan to express an interest in signing Tijjani Reijnders. Talks over a deal for the 26-year-old midfielder are at an early stage and a formal offer is yet to be sent, with City mindful of Milan’s focus on Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final against Bologna.