The Spurs triumphed over Manchester City on matchday 9 in the Premier League in a 2-0 home victory. If the men of Pep Guardiola had the ball possession, the Londoners were playing realistic and pragmatic football. Because of this loss, Man City remain stuck in the middle of the table and many analysts are wondering if the Sky Blues aren’t in need some reinforcements during the January transfer window if their aim remains to win the Premier League title.
Pep Guardiola was able to address his number one problem area during the summer transfer window: the defense, but in January it is likely the Spaniard will be looking to bring extra attacking players. Below are 3 potential reinforcements for Man City’s attack.
Jack Grealish
According to transfer rumors, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is targeting a potential transfer deal for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish. The England international has been a revelation in 2020 and The Citizens are therefore looking to acquire the 25-year-old. City manager Guardiola has recently asked his star player Kevin De Bruyne for his thoughts on Grealish and the Belgium international allegedly sees him as a player they must sign.
Villa are valuing the England international at £100million and the striker would be a big investment during a time where Covid-19 is causing many clubs to rethink their finances. The City board were not interested in making a bid this past summer, but Guardiola is known to be an admirer of the Aston Villa playmaker. But if you ask the fans, they feel that City already have enough midfielders and other areas of the pitch should be prioritized in January.
Lautaro Martínez
Internazionale striker Lautaro Martínez was linked with a move to Barcelona last summer, but because of the Covid-19 crisis Barcelona is on the brink of bankruptcy and they were forced to look at cheaper alternatives such as Memphis Depay, who only has one year of contract left with Olympique Lyon. But the Blaugrana are not alone in their pursuit of the Argentinian, with Manchester City now keen on making a move for the striker.
According to transfer rumors, City would be delighted to have him at the Etihad Stadium as they see him as the perfect candidate to carry the offensive department in the coming years. Sergio Aguero’s contract in Manchester is set to expire in 2021 and he’s not expected to sign a new deal with Manchester. In comparison with Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez would be choice for the future.
Patson Daka
According to the English media, Man City are among several clubs from the “big five” European leagues scouting Salzburg striker Patson Daka. The 22-year-old forward has replaced Erling Haaland at the Austrian club following the Norwegian’s transfer to Borussia Dortmund and might be the next in line making a high-profile transfer from Austria to a top-tier league.
Patson Daka, AKA the Zambian Haaland, scored 12 goals in 11 appearances with RB Salzburg and is a potential candidate to replace Sergio Aguero at the Etihad. As Erling Haaland has an exorbitant price tag, the Citizens are looking for a more economical alternative and Daka fits that profile. Though the question remains if a player currently operating at the level of the Austrian first division would be ready to make the move to a top team in the Premier League without a step in between.