Manchester City sat top of the tree this Christmas despite failing to land one of their top transfer targets.
12.12.2021 - 22:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With the Premier League title race shaping up to be a three-horse race, Manchester City have firmly cemented themselves within it.
City, who saw their seven-game winning run come to an end on Tuesday evening, losing 2-1 to RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League, currently sit at the top of the Premier League table after 15 matches, one point ahead of Liverpool.
Since suffering an opening day 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, Pep Guardiola's side have been in excellent form, winning 11 of their
Manchester City sat top of the tree this Christmas despite failing to land one of their top transfer targets.
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.
Pep Guardiola might not be planning to replace Ferran Torres in January, but his departure will only intensify the need to sign a new forward in the summer.
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.
Things are running very smoothly for Manchester City on the injury front at the moment, with just one player likely to be out on Boxing Day against Leicester.
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 City are reportedly leading the way for Dusan Vlahovic, with reports in Europe suggesting they have the “best chances” of signing the Fiorentina striker.
Manchester City’s Boxing Day fixture against Leicester is expected to go ahead despite the Foxes’ recent problems with Covid-19.
Manchester United are prepared to move for a holding midfielder in the January transfer window.
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 City are reportedly leading the race for Barcelona defender Sergino Dest as the January transfer window nears.
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.
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.
The January transfer window is fast approaching and football fans have their eyes on potential dealings in the upcoming market.