As Manchester City’s season teeters on the edge ahead of their upcoming derby against Manchester United, sources have revealed that the club is prepared to back manager Pep Guardiola in the January transfer window. City is reportedly targeting players like Martín Zubimendi and Bruno Guimarães to strengthen their squad. This comes after the club posted record revenues of £715 million ($906 million) and a transfer profit of £139 million in their latest annual financial report.
Guardiola, however, made it clear in a press conference that his priority remains having his current squad fully available. “What I want is my players back. I would love desperately to compete with the squad we had at the start of the season,” Guardiola said when asked about potential signings in January.
He further added, “I’ve always said I want these players, not new ones. But at the right moment, we will see.” Guardiola also acknowledged the club’s financial health, congratulating them on their impressive financial results, but emphasized the importance of sustainability. “This doesn’t mean we have unlimited resources to buy whatever we want, especially with the current high prices in the transfer market,” he noted.
The Premier League champions have faced a difficult run of form, losing seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday, further highlighting the need for reinforcements if their struggles continue.
SOURCE: Sportkeeda.com
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