Man City Step Up Tracking of Sporting Right-Back Ivan Fresneda as January Move Looks Unlikely

Overview

• TeamTalk’s Dean Jones reports Manchester City have compiled detailed dossiers on Ivan Fresneda as they assess right-back options.
• Jones indicates a January transfer is considered difficult, with 2026 viewed as the more realistic window for an active push.
• Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the Sporting defender, with earlier links to West Ham, and City continue to monitor alternatives such as Tino Livramento.
• TBR Football, via Yahoo, reports a £70 million release clause in Fresneda’s contract at Sporting, a detail not widely corroborated.
• City’s interest follows Kyle Walker’s departure and Pep Guardiola’s use of Matheus Nunes at right-back, while Fresneda has made 13 appearances for Sporting this season.