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.

Manchester City have a growing interest in AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders, who this week has admitted to one of Pep Guardiola’s star players being an inspiration in his game.The Netherlands

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.