If some coaches do not like the winter transfer window, this is certainly not the case with Pep Guardiola. After a very complicated start to the season, the 54 -year -old technician was able to count on the generosity of his leaders to bring some touch -ups to his workforce. Not to mention the young Christian McFarlane arrived from the New York City FC, Omar Marmoush (€ 80 million), Abdukodir Khusanov (€ 40 million), Vitor Reis (€ 37 million) and Nico Gonzalez (€ 60 million) came to garnish the ranks of The Mancunian stable. Or a total of € 217 million spent during the winter market.
But the residents of the Etihad Stadium intend to continue their large facelift in the coming months. Last week, the Manchester Evening News revealed that the Champions of England have already appointed their priority for next summer. Indeed, the idea is to recruit a right side to compensate for the departure of Kyle Walker to AC Milan. If Rico Lewis is an option and Manuel Akanji, who can help, is injured, Pep Guardiola wants new blood and competition in this position. And he said it to the new sports director, Hugo Viana.
City wants Florian Wirtz
For the moment, no name has filtered apart from that of Andrea Cambiasso (Juventus). In addition to this position, the Spanish technician and his club also reflect on the post-Kevin in Bruyne. The Belgian is at the end of the contract next summer and he still has not extended his lease, he who will be 34 years old on June 28 and whose name is cited on the side of Major League Soccer. This Monday, the Daily Mail reveals that Manchester City, who wants to rejuvenate his workforce, advances concerning his succession. And his replacement is even already designated since it is Florian Wirtz (21).
The English publication ensures that its profile pleases Citizens a lot. The latter are aware that competition will be fierce for the German under contract until June 2027 in Bayer Leverkusen. Real Madrid is cited in particular as a potential candidate for his signature. Ditto for Bayern Munich, who has been following him for years, Liverpool or FC Barcelona, who does not seem to have the means to get started on this file. Indeed, his club, which would like to extend it, wants more than € 120 million for him. THE Daily Mail Rather, talks about just over 100 M €. Few clubs are able to put so much money on the table. City is one of them. Case to follow.
