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Manchester City Targets 'Swedish Messi' Roony Bardghji

3/21/2025

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City Pursues Bardghji

Manchester City is setting its sights on 19-year-old Roony Bardghji, the 'Swedish Lionel Messi,' hoping to secure him on a free transfer from FC Copenhagen this summer. As they look to breathe new life into an aging squad after a lackluster season, Bardghji's impressive 11-goal tally last season, despite injury setbacks, has caught the attention of several clubs.

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Forest Targets Gyokeres

Nottingham Forest is setting its sights on Viktor Gyokeres, the prolific striker from Sporting CP, as they face stiff competition from Manchester United and Chelsea. With an impressive record of 83 goals in 91 appearances, Gyokeres has a hefty release clause of €100 million, but he could be snagged for €65-75 million. Forest is determined to bolster their squad in pursuit of Champions League glory.

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City Pursues Bardghji

Manchester City is setting its sights on 19-year-old Roony Bardghji, the 'Swedish Lionel Messi,' hoping to secure him on a free transfer from FC Copenhagen this summer. As they look to breathe new life into an aging squad after a lackluster season, Bardghji's impressive 11-goal tally last season, despite injury setbacks, has caught the attention of several clubs.

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