The January transfer window has traditionally been quiet for Manchester City, with Aymeric Laporte being the last player to be signed in winter and make an immediate contribution to the first team. That was six years ago.

The main position in need of immediate attention is defensive midfield, where a replacement for Rodri - quite possibly out for the season - is crucial. Many see the Spanish midfielder as the best player in the world, and without him City have gone from treading water at the beginning of the season to sinking fast in recent weeks and months.

The January transfer window is just around the corner, and some of Europe's biggest clubs are interested in an Italian international

Manchester City’s woes continue as Pep Guardiola and his side drew 1-1 at home with Everton on Boxing Day. This result comes after a 2-1 at Aston Villa last weekend, and now the Spanish manager

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City “definitely have to add players” to their squad in the January transfer window as they look to turn around their alarming drop in form. The Athletic reported in Boxing Day’s Transfer DealSheet that City are expected to be active in January,

Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s Boxing Day meeting with Everton, Pep Guardiola told broadcasters Prime Video of his belief that the club need to add to their squad during the upcoming January transfer window if possible. “If we can, we have to add players, definitely! We struggled especially at the back, in the middle,” Guardiola admitted.

Paul Hirst has reported for the Times that a host of players are in City’s sights next month. Hirst adds that Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz is at the top of City’s wishlist. Furthermore, Hirst adds that Martin Zubimendi, Ederson, Adam Wharton and Bruno Guimaraes loom as potential targets for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester City's pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães has hit a snag, as Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as serious contenders for the Brazilian's signature.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed that his players are asking for new signings amid their miserable run of form. The Premier League champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton on Boxing Day.