Pep Guardiola faces transfer race against time as midfield overhaul begins with De Bruyne departure
Manchester City have launched an ambitious transfer blitz, aiming to secure multiple signings before jetting off for December’s Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. According to The Telegraph, Pep Guardiola’s recruitment team are working around the clock to strengthen key positions following Kevin De Bruyne’s emotional exit from the Etihad.
The Premier League champions have identified three exciting midfield targets:
• AC Milan’s Dutch technician Tijjani Reijnders
• Lyon’s French wonderkid Rayan Cherki
• Nottingham Forest’s English playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White
Additionally, the club are hunting for full-backs on both flanks to complete their summer rebuild.
Squad Transformation Underway
Guardiola finds himself in unfamiliar territory, needing to replace club legend De Bruyne after the Belgian’s shock free transfer to Napoli. The situation has created urgency in the transfer market, compounded by uncertainty over Jack Grealish’s future and İlkay Gündoğan’s potential move to Turkey.
“Pep wants his new squad settled before the Club World Cup,” a City insider revealed. “There’s real excitement about Reijnders and Cherki – both offer something different to what we’ve had before.”
The Transfer Countdown
With just two weeks until City depart for Saudi Arabia, the club’s recruitment team face:
• Complex negotiations with three different clubs across Europe
• The challenge of integrating new players quickly
• Balancing Financial Fair Play considerations
The full-back search takes on added importance after last season’s injury struggles in defense. While names remain undisclosed, scouts have reportedly identified both established stars and emerging talents.
As the transfer window enters its decisive phase, all eyes are on the Etihad to see if City can pull off their ambitious recruitment plan in record time. One thing’s certain – Guardiola isn’t waiting around to rebuild his trophy-winning machine.
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