TBR Football can exclusively confirm what Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa have done amid news that Kevin De Bruyne is open to remaining in the Premier League.
Manchester City are letting Kevin De Bruyne go this summer as his contract at the Etihad Stadium comes to an end.
Meanwhile, Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa are all likely to be busy in the summer transfer window in pursuit of reinforcements.
TBR Football can also confirm what City, along with the big clubs in England and Europe who could try to sign him, have made about De Bruyne’s stance.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa all holding in-house talks about Kevin De Bruyne amid surprise stance
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey can confirm that De Bruyne is open to remaining in Europe and England, and intermediaries are holding talks with prospective options.
We can confirm that Vincent Kompany has recommended his former teammate to Bayern Munich and they are keeping tabs on his situation – but no talks have taken place. There are also clubs in Italy looking.
It is similar to Aston Villa – who are discussing whether to make a move. There are other Premier League clubs who have discussed De Bruyne situation in house – including Arsenal and his former club Chelsea.
That is described as due diligence, given the player’s stature and ability and is normal – but no talks have taken place.
We are also told that someone within the Etihad hierarchy feel that they should try and keep De Bruyne for another 12 months, but as it stands – that is not an option.
TBR Football is told that the Premier League and European clubs have been caught by surprise that De Bruyne is considering remaining in Europe.
Joe Cole recently claimed De Bruyne would be a good signing for Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Wayne Bridge said De Bruyne would be an incredible signing for Liverpool.
The club in advanced talks over signing Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne is still in talks about a move to America’s Major League Soccer, even though two prospective moves to the United States have not worked out.
San Diego FC had wanted to take him to California – but their hierarchy changed and saw their plans change, which meant they were no longer looking at De Bruyne.
Inter Miami are keen but they have a full designated player compliment, meaning that De Bruyne to join them would have to wait for a ‘proper’ deal from David Beckham’s outfit.
Chicago Fire are now in advanced talks and are ready to use a DP slot, which means they can pay De Bruyne the expected wage for one of the world’s top players.
