Manchester City have turned down a \u20ac30m bid from Nottingham Forest to sign right-back Rico Lewis (20), according to Foot Mercato. The reported proposal consisted of a fixed \u20ac25m transfer fee with a further \u20ac5m in performance-related add-ons. Lewis remains under contract with Manchester City until 2028.<\/p>\n
The decision comes as Manchester City undertake a trimming of Pep Guardiola’s squad. The club recently allowed their club-record \u20ac118m signing Jack Grealish to move to Everton on loan with an option to buy. That departure is one of several adjustments as City manage resources and squad balance.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest have been active in their recruitment planning after confirmation of European football. Their participation in the Europa League was secured following CAS’ ruling on Crystal Palace’s demotion to the Conference League. Forest are preparing to bolster Nuno Espirito Santo’s options and are reported to be interested in both Rico Lewis and attacking midfielder James McAtee.<\/p>\n
Tottenham Hotspur are also linked to Manchester City talent, with interest in winger Savinho as Spurs look for a replacement for Heung-min Son. Those reported links underline the wider movement around Manchester City players as the club evaluates its squad across multiple positions.<\/p>\n
From Forest’s perspective the bid reflects an attempt to strengthen right-back options with a young player who is tied to a long-term City deal. From City’s perspective the refusal shows a reluctance to let a contracted 20-year-old leave for the reported package.<\/p>\n
All details above are drawn from the reporting attributed to Foot Mercato, with additional circulation through transfer channels. GFFN | Bastien Cheval<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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