Manchester City is reportedly preparing to strengthen their midfield in the upcoming January transfer window in response to their recent struggles. The team has won only one of their last 10 matches across all competitions, slipping to fourth place in the Premier League and risking elimination from the Champions League knockout stages.
City has largely been without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri this season, following his ACL injury, which has contributed to a downturn in their form. The club is now reportedly eyeing potential midfield reinforcements. According to The Times, Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is a target, but a midseason deal seems unlikely due to strong competition from Real Madrid.
Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, a past target for Guardiola, is also considered, though his £100m release clause may be too high for City, and he is under contract until 2028. Martin Zubimendi, who declined a move to Liverpool earlier, is now reportedly open to a transfer, drawing attention from both Liverpool and City. Other players being monitored include Atalanta’s Ederson and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.
Manchester City faces a challenging weekend, with a match against Manchester United at home followed by an away game at Aston Villa before Christmas.
