Andrea Cambiaso: Man City plot move to sign Juventus star who is ‘ideal for Pep Guardiola’
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Credit: Imago Andrea Cambiaso: Man City plotting to sign star who is ‘ideal for Pep Guardiola’ Sat 28 February 2026 7:30, UK Man City remain interested in a move to sign Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso ahead of this summer’s transfer window.Man City have held a long-standing interest in Cambiaso due to his impressive performances at Juventus over recent seasons.Pep Guardiola is in the market for full-backs on either flank ahead of the summer, with Cambiaso also able to deputise in midfield if needed.He has been linked with moves to numerous top European sides along with the Citizens, such as Liverpool and Real Madrid.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, City could move to sign the Italy international this summer, despite his Juve contract running until 2029.Credit: ImagoRead more: Sources: Man City set sights on ‘next Cafu’ to replace Matheus NunesMan City keeping tabs on Andrea Cambiaso ahead of the summerCambiaso has made 120 appearances for Juventus since a 2022 move from Genoa, helping them win the Coppa Italia in 2023-24. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES He has registered two goals and five assists in 39 games so far this season, and his standout form has seen City remain interested in a move ahead of the summer.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “I’m sure he’s a player that’s still on the radar as you said, they looked at him in the last summer window, as well as the January window.
“Juventus weren’t keen to lose Cambiasso because he’s such a key player in their squad. He’s so versatile, can play right back, can play left back and can even play in midfield as well if required, so look, he’s a modern-day player who can play anywhere.“He would be the ideal fullback for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola, and how he wants his fullbacks to play, because he is comfortable in possession and (can play) inverted as well.“For Juventus, they’ll be hoping they can keep hold of him.
He’s under contract until 2029.”Read more: Tottenham plan to accelerate James Trafford transfer after he ‘makes feelings clear’Tottenham to move for James Trafford in the summerWhile Cambiaso could arrive at the Etihad Stadium this summer, James Trafford may well be on his way out after a tough campaign upon his return to the club.The 23-year-old arrived back at City last year thinking that he would be Guardiola’s first-choice keeper, but Gianlugi Donnarumma’s subsequent arrival has restricted him to just 11 appearances so far.Trafford recently admitted that he had been promised more game time, and Football Insider have revealed that Tottenham are lining up a move for his services ahead of next season.Guglielmo Vicario could leave Spurs this summer amid links to Juventus, and so Trafford may well end up as his replacement and finally be given the regular minutes he desires.