Rumours are swirling around Tijjani Reijnders after a removal truck was seen outside his home this week.
The 27-year-old midfielder joined Manchester City from AC Milan last summer but has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot under Enzo Maresca. Squad rotation has limited his minutes, even though his box-to-box energy has added something different to City's midfield when he has played.
Competing for game time in a crowded engine room was always going to be tough. But seeing a removal van at a player's house is rarely a good sign for fans hoping he stays.
What we know so far
The sighting was reported by a local resident and picked up on social media. No official confirmation has come from the club or Reijnders himself. It could be a routine house move, a temporary relocation, or something more permanent.
Reijnders arrived from AC Milan with a reputation for driving forward from deep and covering ground quickly. In patches last season, he showed exactly that — bursting into the box, winning second balls, and linking play between defence and attack. But he never quite became a regular starter.
Maresca has favoured a midfield trio built around Rodri, Phil Foden, and Nico O'Reilly in recent months. That has pushed Reijnders to the bench more often than he would like.
What comes next
If Reijnders does leave, City would lose a useful squad option but not a guaranteed starter. The club may look to bring in another midfielder before the window closes, especially with Champions League and Premier League fixtures piling up.
For now, this is speculation. But the removal truck sighting adds weight to the idea that Reijnders could be on his way out of the Etihad. We will keep you updated as more details emerge.
What do you make of the rumours? Would you keep Reijnders or let him go?