Man Utd set deadline for possible £70m exit as Arsenal prepare second striker bid ahead of Man City

Manchester City secured a crucial 3-1 win over Club Brugge on Wednesday night, securing their place in the top 24 of the Champions League as reported by Manchester World.

The victory means Pep Guardiola's side will now face a two-legged play-off in mid-February as they seek a spot in the round of 16.

The match saw Brugge take a surprising lead in the 40th minute through Raphael Onyedika, but City responded strongly in the second half.

Mateo Kovacic equalized, and soon after, a Joel Ordonez own goal gave the home side the advantage. Savinho sealed the win in the 77th minute with a clinical finish.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are set for a crucial Europa League encounter against FCSB in Romania on Thursday.

The Red Devils currently hold fourth place in their group standings, two points clear of Galatasaray, as they aim to avoid a play-off for the round of 16.

Off the pitch, Man United have reportedly set a £70m price tag on Alejandro Garnacho, with Napoli and Chelsea given a deadline to meet their demands. "Nobody knows. Anything can happen," said Ruben Amorim regarding the forward's future.

In the Premier League, Manchester City now turn their focus to a huge clash against Arsenal on Sunday. The teams previously played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in September.

Arsenal on the other hand have reportedly had a £60m bid rejected for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, with an improved offer expected before the deadline.