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·13 décembre 2024
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·13 décembre 2024
The January transfer window is looming as a critical juncture in the season of Manchester City. So far this season Pep Guardiola’s side have dropped from their usual high standards. There have been reasons for this. Injuries have played a part. Age and weariness have caught up to a host of City’s key players. Next month’s transfer window does allow Manchester City to refresh their squad. Based on recent reports it could be a big January transfer window for the world champions.
A report from Mark Ogden for ESPN indicates that Martin Zubimendi and Bruno Guimaraes are looming as City’s primary transfer targets next month. Ogden further reports that Manchester City will armed with a huge transfer budget to strengthen their squad in January. Manchester City’s recent record-breaking revenue and the massive financial windfall from the 23/24 season will help fund City’s spending, as per Ogden’s report.
Paul Hirst has reported for the Times that a host of players are in City’s sights next month. Hirst adds that Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz is at the top of City’s wishlist. Furthermore, Hirst adds that Martin Zubimendi, Ederson, Adam Wharton and Bruno Guimaraes loom as potential targets for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Based on multiple reports it appears that Manchester City are set for a big January transfer window. It is looming as a pivotal moment in City’s season. If they can get the January transfer window right it may re-energize Pep Guardiola’s squad. Two or three quality additions in key areas will complement Pep Guardiola’s squad. It could also be what is needed to shake City out of their slump.
It remains to be seen just how big Manchester City will go next month. But based on recent reports you do get the sense they are aiming high in their chase to strengthen Pep Guardiola’s squad.