Manchester City have entered the race to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus - according to reports.
26.01.2022 - 15:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City are edging closer to signing Argentina striker Julian Alvarez from River Plate - but they also have one eye on the summer transfer window.
By then it will be 12 months since Sergio Aguero departed for Barcelona and, despite an impending swoop for his compatriot Alvarez, that same position will be the priority.
Borussia Dortmund goal machine Erling Haaland is a top target in that regard.
The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the hottest properties in Europe during two years with German side Borussia Dortmund and there is set to be an almighty scramble for his goalscoring services when a €64m release clause in his contract activates.
City, too, might revive their interest in England captain Harry Kane, although the prolific Tottenham frontman will come at a significant and likely nine-figure cost.
Here are six players who could be available for a 'cut-price' during the summer transfer window;
Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich): You might remember him from Arsenal and West Brom. It was during an ill-fated loan spell with the Baggies that Tony Pulis refused to play Gnabry but, fast forward five years, the Germany forward is a completely different player and one of the very best in his position. His staggering international record reads 20 goals from 32 games. Out of contract in 2023, the suggestion from Bayern Munich is that he will put pen to paper on extended terms.
Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax): While neighbours Manchester United are the ones gunning for recruits in midfield, Pep Guardiola and City will not pass up the opportunity to scout generational talents. Gravenberch is exactly that and, while there is plenty of noise surrounding England sensation Jude Bellingham, the Ajax teenager comes with a
Manchester City have entered the race to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus - according to reports.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger wants £225,000-a-week to stay at Stamford Bridge amid transfer interest from Manchester City - according to reports.
Manchester City fans have made it very clear they want the club to still sign Erling Haaland despite the arrival of Julian Alvarez.
Manchester City's sister club Troyes have confirmed the permanent signing of defender Erik Palmer-Brown two days after the transfer deadline.
Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling have been warned that their spots in the Manchester City team could be at risk when Julian Alvarez arrives at the club.
Liam Delap has no intention of leaving Manchester City when he returns to full fitness.
Barcelona have completed the signing of another former Manchester City player, as right-back Alpha Dionkou has joined on loan from Granada.
The January transfer window might be closed, but rumours are never far away when it comes to Manchester City.
Manchester City agreed four deals in January to complete a prospective squad for the 2025/26 season, with half a starting XI already under contract for the following year.
With the January transfer window now closed, the focus for all Premier League clubs is now solely on the rest of the season.
With the January transfer window coming to a close, thoughts will soon be turning to who Manchester City could look to target in the summer.
Another transfer window has ended with little fanfare from Manchester City.
Manchester City have had something of an academy clearout on transfer deadline day, with four players leaving the club permanently.
Manchester City intend to welcome Julian Alvarez to the Etihad in July, his agent has confirmed, but River Plate have hinted they will 'do everything' to keep him on loan beyond then.
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.
Julian Alvarez is the most high-profile piece of transfer business left for Manchester City to conclude in the January window.
The January transfer window is always an interesting on for Manchester City.
River Plate president Jorge Brito has confirmed that striker Julian Alvarez will be joining Manchester City, insisting it is a "done deal."
Manchester City, despite their spending spree in the last 13 years, are not big fans of the January transfer window.
Former Manchester City target Dusan Vlahovic has completed his move from Fiorentina to Juventus and taken the shirt number of Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.