Pep Guardiola has already hinted at Man City's January transfer window plans

Leeds United are reported to have 'won the race' to sign a highly-rated Espanyol striker that Manchester City also had their sights set on.

Manchester City's hunt for a number nine is said to be heating up with Dusan Vlahovic among the contenders to be one of the next incomings through the door at the Etihad Stadium, according to reports.

Pep Guardiola said the lack of a "specialist" goalscorer had stopped his team from scoring a bagful at Watford - but he was not about to criticise Jack Grealish.

Pep Guardiola purred over Raheem Sterling's best performance in a Manchester City shirt for a long time and also praised Jack Grealish for a 'perfect' contribution off the bench.

Pep Guardiola believes Jack Grealish has adapted to Manchester City better than even the player believes following his high-profile move from Aston Villa.

Manchester City have reportedly been long-term admirers for Benfica forward Darwin Nunez, but they could encounter a stumbling block in their January negotiations.

Pep Guardiola has challenged Jack Grealish to show his best form for Manchester City in the second half of the season, dismissing the idea his £100m signing needs a full season to adapt.

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have an emergency ahead of the toughest month of the calendar.

Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City are perfectly comfortable playing without a striker — but quickly made it plain that he still wants one.

Manchester City are interested in signing Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema in an attempt to bolster their attacking options.

Raheem Sterling has reportedly told Manchester City that he wants to leave the club in January, according to reports.

Manchester City are not geared up for a move for a striker in January - despite being hampered by the Sergio Aguero-style hole in their squad.

Real Madrid have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Erling Haaland, potentially handing a massive boost to Manchester City.

Manchester City are planning to rekindle their interest in Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane ahead of the January transfer window.

Manchester City smashed both the British and the Premier League transfer record during the summer to lure Jack Grealish to the Etihad Stadium - but failed to sign the striker they craved.

Manchester City boast one of the strongest squads in world football, although manager Pep Guardiola may see the upcoming January window as an opportunity to fill some of the gaps in the group.

Ilkay Gundogan believes that Manchester City have shown enough this season to prove they can thrive without a striker.

Former defender Micah Richards has admitted it's difficult to say definitively whether Manchester City need to sign a striker, due to their dominant displays this season.

Pep Guardiola has been advised to target two Harry Kane alternatives during the January transfer window.