Manchester City sat top of the tree this Christmas despite failing to land one of their top transfer targets.
16.12.2021 - 08:04 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table as teams continue to navigate the busy festive schedule, and rumours of potential January incomings continue to mount.
Pep Guardiola's side are in pole position with 17 games played and will look to further extend their advantage with games against Newcastle, Leicester, Brentford and Arsenal all to come in the space of the next 14 days.
Even with squad depth most teams in the division could only dream of, City could
Manchester City sat top of the tree this Christmas despite failing to land one of their top transfer targets.
It's fair to say that there are two parts to Manchester City's story as a Premier League team.
Ralf Rangnick could look to strengthen Manchester United in the January transfer window.
Manchester City could potentially be tempted to enter the transfer market in January as they continue their hunt for the Premier League and UEFA Champions League glory.
After signing the likes of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window, Manchester United are unlikely to be lavish a similar amount in January.
For Manchester United and Ralf Rangnick, the recent Covid-19 outbreak that ripped its way through the first-team squad could not have come at a worse time.
Manchester United could potentially dip into the transfer market in January, particularly with the club fighting to secure their top-four place in the Premier League.
Although the additions of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo were the headline-grabbing moments in the summer transfer window for Manchester United, departures, too, were not in short supply.
Manchester United are prepared to move for a holding midfielder in the January transfer window.
Due to a combination of work permit issues and Covid-19 related postponements, Ralf Rangnick has only taken charge of three Manchester United games in the three weeks since he was announced as interim manager.
Manchester United will want to add to their squad in January as they look to mount a challenge not only in the Premier League's race for a UEFA Champions League place but in Europe's top competition as well.
Manchester United youngster Manni Norkett has joined Gainsborough Trinity on an initial one-month work experience loan.
Manchester United have one of the most valuable squads in world football.
Louis Saha believes Manchester United must tread carefully during the January transfer window, admitting business is much harder to complete compared to deals made during the summer.
The January transfer window is fast approaching and football fans have their eyes on potential dealings in the upcoming market.
The transfer window is just around the corner and while there is no formal interest in players from Manchester City, the speculation continues to be rife.
With the Premier League title race shaping up to be a three-horse race, Manchester City have firmly cemented themselves within it.
After spending north of £120million during the summer transfer window, Manchester United are unlikely to give their cheque book such a hammering in the January window.
The January transfer window is fast approaching, and it could be a vital one for Manchester City and their title aspirations.