Manchester City still plan to sign a marquee striker in the summer transfer window, with Erling Haaland their top target.
31.01.2022 - 14:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It has been a quiet month on the transfer front at Manchester City, but they are expected to soon announce the arrival of Julian Alvarez.
The striker, as confirmed by River Plate president Jorge Brito over the weekend, is to join City, but will remain at the Argentine giants on loan until July.
Alvarez is set to be joined in checking into City on deadline day by Hungarian youngster Zalán Vancsa, but he, like Alvarez, is set to be a signing for the future, opposed to for the here and now.
Therefore, City's squad is unlikely to have a different look to it when they face Fulham in the FA Cup fourth-round on Saturday, even though nothing can be ruled out for certain on transfer deadline day, especially as far as the January window is concerned.
With that said, the bookmakers are linking City with a handful of players ahead of the window slamming shut.
Below, MEN Sport has taken a close look at who the bookmakers are suggesting could seal a move to the Etihad Stadium before the bell.
Aston Villa ace Luiz is being heavily linked with a move to both Arsenal and Tottenham ahead of the window closing at 11pm this evening, with both clubs looking to secure a last-minute signing or two.
The Brazilian has gone from strength-to-strength under Steven Gerrard in recent weeks and is now being linked with several top-end Premier League clubs.
Surprisingly, City are now being touted as a possible suitor, despite the defensive-midfielder having left the Etihad Stadium in July 2019.
The likelihood of him returning to City is highly unlikely, especially ahead of this evening's deadline.
A firm target of Manchester United's, City have also closely been linked with West Ham star Rice.
However, City are not expected to launch any sort
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