Manchester City monitor Brentford full-back despite sanctions crisis

Manchester City are continuing to plan for the upcoming transfer window despite potential sanctions threatening the club. Michael Kayode, Brentford's full-back, is among the players who have caught their interest.

TEAMtalk has revealed that Manchester City are continuing to explore their options for 2027, with ongoing interest in Michael Kayode, who has excelled with Brentford and the Italy national team, scoring in his recent international debut.

The 21-year-old player is attracting interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United, as well as Juventus, but he is happy at Brentford and there are no indications of his desire to leave, while the club is keen to keep him as part of their long-term plans.

Manchester City are looking for a new right-back, with Malo Gusto of Chelsea among their targets. However, the same source indicated that coach Enzo Maresca is very impressed with Michael Kayode, who fits the specifications the club is looking for.

Despite the financial sanctions crisis, sources confirm that Manchester City continues to work on its future plans and assess its targets in the transfer market.