Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly to stay despite Chelsea transfer interest
Nico O’Reilly is to stay at Manchester City despite strong interest from Chelsea in a deadline day transfer. City rate the 19-year-old midfielder extremely highly and would have demanded a buy-back clause if they were to sell. Such a condition would not have been accepted by Chelsea and therefore after an enquiry and talks, the situation is not going to develop in this window. It means City will retain one of their best young players and avoid a repeat of the Cole Palmer situation, which saw the England international leave for Stamford Bridge in 2023. O’Reilly is a product of...
Nico O’Reilly is to stay at Manchester City despite strong interest from Chelsea in a deadline day transfer.
City rate the 19-year-old midfielder extremely highly and would have demanded a buy-back clause if they were to sell.
Such a condition would not have been accepted by Chelsea and therefore after an enquiry and talks, the situation is not going to develop in this window.
It means City will retain one of their best young players and avoid a repeat of the Cole Palmer situation, which saw the England international leave for Stamford Bridge in 2023.
O’Reilly is a product of...
