Manchester City transfer news

PEP GUARDIOLA is set to align a stunning array of stars to try and win back the Premier League title.
Monday’s successful appeal against their Champions League ban means the club are now well-positioned to launch a summer spending spree.

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How Man City could line up next season after their Champions League ban was overturned
A number of positions are said to be at the forefront of Guardiola’s mind, including the defence and his flanks.
Leroy Sane’s exit to Bayern Munich will prompt a serious investment in a replacement with SunSport recently revealing City’s interest in Kai Havertz.
The Bayer Leverkusen star is also wanted by Chelsea after setting Bundesliga alight but is said to want Champions League football next season – something the Blues are in danger of missing out on.
According to the Telegraph, as many as four other players could arrive at the end of the campaign.

Three of those could be defenders with Kalidou Koulibaly strongly linked with a switch from Napoli.
A younger centre-back, such as Benfica’s Ruben Dias or Leicester’s Caglar Soyuncu, could also be targeted to back up the first-choice pair of Koulibaly and Aymeric Laporte, particularly if John Stones goes.

Everton and Arsenal are understood to be chasing the England international who has hardly featured this season.
Completing the summer splurge could be Ben Chilwell as City reportedly continue to mull over a bid for a new left-back.

And a new striker may be brought in if Sergio Aguero continues to motion towards the exit door once his contract expires in June 2021.
The Telegraph report adds that any incoming signings may want guarantees that Guardiola is sticking around ahead of his deal running out in 12 months’ time – but the confirmation of Champions League football will still be a huge boost to City’s hand in negotiations.

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MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly plotting a major summer overhaul after their Champions League ban was overturned.
Monday’s news that the Court of Arbitration for Sport has accepted their appeal against alleged Financial Fair Play breaches is said to have served as a green light to proceed with some serious spending.

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Man City face competition from Liverpool and Chelsea to snap up Senegal international KoulibalyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Pep Guardiola is hoping to close the gap to Liverpool by beefing up his defence after feeling the impact of individual errors in their title defeat this year.
Therefore as many as three purchases could be made at centre-back and left-back.
According to the Telegraph, the coach’s frustration with Benjamin Mendy is tempting him towards a bid for Ben Chilwell.
The Leicester star is wanted by Chelsea and Manchester United with City described as pondering their own approach.

At the very least, remaining in the mix could force their rivals – as the Eastlands club managed when Harry Maguire cost United £85million last summer.
City’s failure to capture a new central defender like Maguire was criticised throughout their failed title defence and Guardiola could be out to make up for lost time this summer.

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How City could line up next season
It is reported that Kalidou Koulibaly is a major target, rated by Napoli at upwards of £75million.
On top of that, a younger second signing may be made in the position to replace John Stones, were the England international to leave.

Among the names touted for City are Caglar Soyuncu, Nathan Ake, Benfica’s Ruben Dias, Inter Milan star Milan Skriniar, Borussia Dortmund’s Dan-Axel Zagadou and Pau Torres of Villarreal.
That would significantly bolster Guardiola’s options with the club said to be doubting Barcelona’s ability to launch a significant bid for Eric Garcia.
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Leroy Sane and David Silva’s exits will also require attention in the summer market.
The club’s coffers were boosted by around £55m with the German’s move to Bayern Munich, and £389m arrived via private equity firm Silver Lake’s November investment.
Monday’s overturned ban should also make City at least £200m if they can go far in the Champions League in the coming seasons.
That should provide enough funds to sign a winger to replace Sane, with Kai Havertz revealed by SunSport to be a target amid rumours about Jack Grealish and Saul Niguez.

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Reportedly rounding off the transfer spree could be another striker to complement Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.
Out of contract in 12 months’ time, the Argentine forward has previously vowed to consider a move back to South America.
City may be tempted buy his replacement ahead of time to allow an adaptation period before the new man goes head-to-head with Jesus in 2021/22. More