Man City, the treble winners of the previous season, are currently facing an unforeseen issue and may decide to bolster their squad in January.
At the beginning of the season, it was unthinkable that we would be discussing a “Man City crisis” in December, but that is exactly what is happening. The Cityzens are currently fourth in the Premier League standings following four games without a victory and a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa, where they were utterly outclassed.
Pep Guardiola’s team may again raid the market in January to add a few new players in an effort to improve the team after overspending in the summer. Five players are examined by FootballTransfers as potential additions to the Etihad next month.
Given that Douglas Luiz Kalvin Phillips is once again on the verge of leaving City, the Manchester giants may decide to look elsewhere for a midfield replacement. Guardiola has taken notice of Douglas Luiz since he has been one of the season’s star players.
Aston Villa has a high asking price for the player and has no intention of selling, but the Cityzens have the financial resources to meet the outrageous demands—possibly even more than Arsenal, who have been the Brazilian’s main pursuers.
Arnau Martinez
Centre backs who can play full back and vice versa are a favourite of Guardiola’s. Therefore, it seems sense that City has been mentioned as a potential suitor for Arnau Martinez.
The 20-year-old, who plays for CFG sister club Girona and is technically already on City’s roster, has been a key component of LaLiga’s incredible success this season. The wonderkid, by trade a right-back, can also play centrally.
Man City is interested in signing Chelsea’s Reece James as a long-term replacement for Kyle Walker. It seems improbable, though, that the captain of the Blues will depart for City, particularly in January.
Valentin Barco
Valentin Barco might be signed to play defence on the opposing team. The Boca Juniors player, who has always been associated with City, is anticipated to travel to Europe in January.
The 19-year-old is a more conventional, attack-oriented left-back than Martinez. For a while, City was contemplating their alternatives on the left, even considering a free transfer to sign Chelsea’s Ian Maatsen. However, the Blues ultimately forced the player to sign a one-year contract extension.
Leny Yoro
According to recent sources in France, City is firmly in the running for Leny Yoro’s signature. City has already approached Lille about a prospective deal. Europe’s best are vying for his signature.
Since the age of 17, the 18-year-old has been a regular in Ligue 1. In addition to City, Chelsea, PSG, and Manchester United have taken notice of his outstanding achievements.
Yoro has the potential to develop into Josko Gvardiol’s long-term defensive core mate at City.
Claudio Echeverri
After acquiring Julian Alvarez from River Plate in 2022, City may be able to take use of their positive rapport with the Argentine powerhouses in the pursuit of Claudio Echeverri.
The seventeen-year-old will turn eighteen in January, allowing him to travel to Europe in the winter, though it’s more probable that he’ll stay with River until the summer. The teenage player grabbed headlines recently for his incredible efforts at the U17 World Cup, especially when he scored a hat-trick against bitter rivals Brazil.
Agustin Ruberto and Ian Subiabre, two of his teammates from River and Argentina, are apparently of interest to City as well, although Chelsea is expected to match any offers for the young wonderkids.