Manchester City finalize €40 million signing of Palmeiras winger Elias

According to ESPN, Premier League giants Manchester City have reached an agreement with Brazilian club Palmeiras to sign 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan Elias for a total transfer fee of €40 million.

It is understood that the deal includes a fixed transfer fee of €37.5 million and €2.5 million in add-ons. Elias' arrival will directly fill the gap in the attacking line. Currently, Manchester City winger Savinho is close to transferring to Tottenham Hotspur, and striker Omar Malmush may also move to North London with him.

In Manchester City's 2-1 league victory over Bournemouth on Sunday, Savinho was not included in the squad, while Malmush was a substitute throughout the match, making transfer signs very clear.

Meanwhile, Manchester City's midfield and defense rebuild is also underway. The club is aiming to finalize the transfers of Elias and Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this week. The Moroccan international midfielder has arrived in Manchester for a medical after a €100 million deal was reached on Sunday.

With the transfer deadline approaching, the list of departing players at the Etihad Stadium could grow further. Spanish midfielder Nico González is currently close to joining Newcastle United.

In the last match, manager Enzo Maresca preferred to use center-back Marc Guey as a makeshift midfielder rather than field Gonzalez, further accelerating his departure. Manchester City's major overhaul of their attacking and midfield lineup is now in its final stages.

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