The January transfer window was always going to be a busy one for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s squad has appeared in desperate need of fresh faces for months now. Finally, this current City squad had hit a wall after dominating English and European football for years now.
It appears that deals that will see young centre-backs Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis join the world champions are on the verge of completion. Omar Marmoush has said goodbye to Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of his move to Manchester City. That’s three players in for the Premier League champions. But a new report indicates that City are far from done in the transfer market as they seek to reinforce their squad for the second half of the season and the future.
Simon Mullock has reported for the Mirror that Manchester City could sign 6 players this month. Mullock adds that Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis, and Abdukodir Khusanov are set to join the world champions. Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso could also potentially join Pep Guardiola’s side this month. Furthermore, Mullock adds that City are still on the hunt for a midfielder this month. Who they could bring in to strengthen their midfield remains to be seen.
It is no surprise to see Manchester City being so busy in the transfer market. That was always on the cards this month. The Premier League champions have appeared to be on the verge of a rebuild for some time. They look to be kickstarting that this month. That is a smart move as City’s new signings can take the second half of the season to become accustomed to life under Pep Guardiola. They can then hit the ground running for the FIFA Club World Cup and next season after a bedding-in period.
Who Manchester City could target in the next few weeks of the transfer window is now a story to monitor. It’s obvious that they need another midfielder on top of potentially sealing a deal for Andrea Cambiaso. City are far from done in the market and come the end of the month Pep Guardiola’s squad should be in a stronger position for what lies ahead for the remainder of this season.