Dan Neil has been linked to City as he struggles to get minutes in the Premier League. City would only need a loan for Neil at present, because Sammy Braybrooke may be ready to join the first-team squad in the summer.

Leicester City, West Brom, and Coventry City showed interest in Sunderland's 24-year-old English midfielder, Dan Neil, in January. However, according to The Scottish Sun, he is now expected to join Rangers. Neil joined Sunderland in July 2021, has a contract until June 30, 2026, and has made 3 appearances for the England U20 team. This season, he has made 3 appearances in the Premier League. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €6.50m. In spring 2025, reports suggested that Sunderland would find it difficult to turn down offers in the range of £15 million to £20 million.