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Once upon a time, there was no existence of Manchester City among the top teams of the Premier League. But since days of Manuel Pellegrini, Manchester City football club have developed themselves from a mediocre team to a giant of European football.
Under the Spanish boss Pep Guardiola, Manchester City are looking undisputed and ruthless. Recently, they defeated Manchester United at the Manchester derby. They are still undefeated in this Premier League 2018/19 season. If you want to know why they are so consistent, you have to take a look at Manchester City's main squad.
After taking a serious look at their main squad, we could say that they have more than one player for most of the positions. The team is superb and the players are extraordinary. The squad depth still helps the Citizens to maintain their ruthless unbeaten run in the Premier League. Though they have a solid squad, boss Pep Guardiola has to admit that there is no replacement for Fernandinho.
Let us take a look at those three players who could sign for Manchester City in the upcoming January transfer market.
#3 Julian Weigl
Pep Guardiola is famous for managing a strong squad with high-profile midfielders. They have some experienced midfielders like David Silva, Iikay Gudogan and Kevin De Bruyne. But in recent times, De Bruyne is out of the team for a long-term injury. So, Manchester City are trying to sign Julian Weigl to add some strength in the squad which could ultimately help them win the elite Champions League for the first time.
Pep Guardiola could sign Borussia Dortmund's superstar midfielder Julian Weigl this winter. According to a few reports, Borussia Dortmund are asking a price of £68 million for the German midfielder.
The 23-year-old German midfielder has shown the ability to control the midfield. Pep Guardiola is aware of Weigl's talent as the Spanish coach knows Weigl since the time of his Bundesliga days. Manchester City could launch Julian Weigl this January as teams like Real Madrid, Manchester United are in the race.
#2 Nicolas Pepe
Manchester City have a bunch of great forwards like Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez who are giving their all to enhance Manchester City's offensive power. But Pep Guardiola still wants to add some new talent to his ruthless squad.
According to a few reports, Manchester City could go for Nicolas Pepe. Nicolas is playing for Lille in the French league. He has already scored eight goals and provided six assists in his 13 appearances for the French side in the French league 2018/19. His tremendous performance has impressed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. His hard work has helped Lille stay in the second place in their league table. Few reports have told us that Lille could ask a transfer fee around £35-44 million for the 23-year-old Ivory Coast forward.
Manchester City have everything in their bag. But we have to see in which position Guardiola could launch Pepe if he joins the Manchester club in the January transfer window.
#1 Frenkie De Jong
Manchester City have some extraordinary talented midfielders. City's midfielders are well-known for their attacking ability more than their defensive ability. There is only one defensive midfielder in whole Manchester City squad. And the name of that defensive midfielder is Fernandinho.
Frenkie De Jong could replace Fernandinho at Manchester City as the Brazilian midfielder will turn 33 next year. The signing of Frenkie De Jong could add more melody in Pep Guardiola's midfield. According to reports, Manchester City are ready to pay an amount of €62 million transfer fee for Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong.
The Dutch midfielder is playing for Ajax where he is the regular starter for the club. His ability to control the midfield has impressed Pep Guardiola. This 21-year-old young midfielder could play both as an attacking midfielder as well as the defensive midfielder.
If Ajax are ready to sell their midfielder, there is a strong chance that we could see De Jong at Etihad Stadium after this January transfer market. It would be a beneficial deal for both Manchester City and Frenkie De Jong.
