of manchester city The scouting network continues to cast a wide net across world football. Latest reports from Mexico claim Eric Lira remains on City Football Group's radar following his impressive World Cup campaign.
mexican insider ike carrera The Cruz Azul midfielder is reportedly still being monitored by CFG ahead of the summer transfer window.
Rather than a change to Enzo Maresca's side, the current expectation is that Troyes could become his destination. If the group decides to formalize its interest, it can proceed.
The French club, which is part of City Football Group, is presented as the most realistic landing spot if talks proceed.
World Cup raises profile
It appears that Eric Lira's performances for Mexico at the 2026 World Cup have solidified his position in the market.
The defensive midfielder was one of the country's standout performers despite being eliminated in the last-16 against England. This has attracted the attention of several European clubs.
According to the same report, City Football Group are not alone in pursuing the 26-year-old. Real Betis, Ajax and Feyenoord have all made inquiries about his situation. Meanwhile, Roma had already been linked with a move at the start of the summer.
However, for now, there is one important caveat. The Mexican claims that none of those clubs have presented a formal offer to Cruz Azul.
This leaves the situation firmly in the exploratory stage, with interest not yet developing into concrete conversation.
what happens next
Eric Leira is currently enjoying a short holiday following Mexico's World Cup campaign. Unless the transfer picks up pace in the coming weeks, he is expected to report back to Cruz Azul for the start of the Apertura 2026 season.
Whether Lira ultimately follows the CFG route remains to be seen, but the latest reports indicate that he remains a player of interest within the group, even if there is still some distance between that interest and a formal bid.
