- 29 November
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Pep Guardiola to miss out on 'dream Man City signing' in crushing blow
Sources say Man City are set to miss out on signing PSG star Joao Neves, who had emerged as Pep Guardiola's "dream" signing.
Rumours suggest Man City is keen on João Neves, yet with a probability of only 50%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP), Nico González)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Rico Lewis, Nico González)
Missing potential star player in position
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP), Kalvin Phillips )
Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Sources say Man City are set to miss out on signing PSG star Joao Neves, who had emerged as Pep Guardiola's "dream" signing.
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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73.2
78.7
|
Máximo Perrone
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Como
|
€18.9M |
|
73.2
73.2
|
Dani Ceballos
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Real Madrid
|
€6.3M |
|
73.1
73.6
|
Josh Cullen
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Burnley
|
€8.7M |
|
72.5
72.5
|
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
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Marseille
|
€20.3M |
|
72.5
73.6
|
Senne Lynen
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Bremen
|
€9.4M |
|
72.5
74.1
|
Nicolás Domínguez
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Nottingham
|
€20.9M |
|
72.3
72.3
|
Marcel Sabitzer
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Dortmund
|
€5.6M |
|
72.2
77.6
|
Ethan Ampadu
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Leeds United
|
€21.7M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
Rodrigo Mendoza
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19-11-2025 | Report | |
Dominik Szoboszlai
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12-11-2025 | Report | |
Karl Etta Eyong
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31-10-2025 | Report | |
Said El Mala
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27-10-2025 | Report | |
Alejandro Balde
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24-10-2025 | Report | |
Ian Subiabre
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22-10-2025 | Report | |
Nathaniel Brown
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14-10-2025 | Report | |
Nahuel Molina
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06-10-2025 | Report |
PSG
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
João Neves (POR) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for PSG. João Neves is 21 years old (2004/09/27) and he is 174cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 87. João Neves has also been used as a holding midfielder and as an advanced playmaker.
João Neves's current transfer value is between €65.1M and €79.6M.
João Neves latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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