Nico Gonzalez remains determined to prove himself at City despite the club being open to discussing a possible move with Newcastle United.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Spanish midfielder remains convinced he can be an important player for City and believes he is capable of showing his best form under Enzo Maresca.
City’s position appears rather different.
Romano says they are “quite open” to doing business with Newcastle, who have already held talks over a possible move for the 24-year-old.
That interest is well established. Manchester Evening News reported on Wednesday that discussions had taken place between the clubs, while Newcastle are looking to strengthen their midfield before the transfer window closes.
Gonzalez future adds another twist to City midfield rebuild
The timing makes City’s willingness to consider a sale particularly interesting.
Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders have already left this summer, leaving Maresca short of established midfield options while the club work on further additions.
City are closing in on Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi and have also identified Roma’s Manu Koné as a potential target. The Guardian reports that Gonzalez could be allowed to leave before the deadline as part of that wider midfield reshaping.
Gonzalez, though, appears in no rush to go.
He joined City from Porto in February 2025 in a deal worth around £50m and now faces an uncertain final period of the window.
There is no suggestion yet that an agreement has been reached with Newcastle. For now, the point is that City are prepared to listen while Gonzalez still wants the opportunity to establish himself at the Etihad.
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