Manchester City sat top of the tree this Christmas despite failing to land one of their top transfer targets.
25.12.2021 - 09:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
Man City have been in a three-way battle for the Premier League title so far with Liverpool and Chelsea and have a Champions League Round of 16 fixture to look forward to in 2022, when they face Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon over two games in February and March.
Pep Guardiola only made one addition to his squad in the summer
Manchester City sat top of the tree this Christmas despite failing to land one of their top transfer targets.
Bayern Munich have appeared to rule themselves out of the race to sign Erling Haaland.
Ralf Rangnick could look to strengthen Manchester United in the January transfer window.
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.
The January transfer window is just a matter of days away now, with the New Year providing Manchester City with another chance to strengthen their squad.
Manchester United are prepared to move for a holding midfielder in the January transfer window.
Cristiano Ronaldo's summer return to Old Trafford raised questions about the club's long-term vision, and Manchester United are beginning to give answers.
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.
Manchester City dabble in the January transfer market only when they are desperate, or an unmissable opportunity presents itself.
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.
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