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Manchester City are on a roll as they have been unbeaten so far this Premier League season. Their league dominance is a reflection of how deep their current squad is. Pep Guardiola has surely been key in building this newer generation of players, who have put forward a plethora of amazing performances like no other team over the last year and half.
With the best defense in all of Europe, they are not only possible contenders to win the Premier League, but also the UEFA Champions League this year. With the January transfer window being the next stop for all the clubs, Guardiola would be looking forward to adding more depth to his current squad in the midfield and the attacking areas. 3 such players have been on City's radar for quite some time, can they make their way to the Etihad?
#3 Julian Weigl - Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have been on top of the table this very season, leaving behind the favorites Bayern Munich, who have constantly won the Bundesliga since 2012. From defense to midfield, there has been nothing wrong in the way that BVB has functioned so far. Their midfield has had depth, thanks to this 23-year-old defensive midfielder, who has grabbed the attention of Pep Guardiola, as he is looking at Weigl as the next possible replacement for Fernandinho.
Weigl is compared to the Chelsea holding midfielder N'golo Kante, for his ability to deliver tackles and to keep the defense intact. One of his major qualities is that he can also play as a box to box midfielder, switching to a much central role. His arrival at the Etihad will only make Manchester City stronger by every means possible, as he can replace Fernandinho.
#2 Frenkie de Jong - Ajax
Over time, Ajax has produced some of the most important players in club history, one such name that newly emerged to the delight of all is the 21-year-old box to box midfielder, who is seen as a long-term target at the Etihad. De Jong has had a great season so far with his current side and is chased by the likes of PSG and Barcelona.
Reports have suggested that Manchester City as well have joined the race in order to sign the young starlet, as he looks forward to possibly making a move in the January transfer window to any of the big names in the top 5 European leagues. Man City do not lack the depth, but his arrival would only be adding to it and he can be an extremely valuable asset for Guardiola's star-studded team, as his passing and playmaking ability makes him one of the best young midfielders in the world.
#1 Isco - Real Madrid
It would be highly unlikely to sign a player like Isco, as with his €700million buyout clause, Real Madrid has proven a point; they would rather keep Isco with them than sell him. However, the ongoing situation at the Santiago Bernabeu could make him leave the Spanish capital and move to some other club. Manchester City is the kind of club that would be ready to spend it all and have his signature.
The Spaniard has been on Guardiola's watch ever since he was at Malaga, and is still somewhere on his radar. With the arrival of one of the most consistent attacking midfielders in the world, Man City will only turn themselves into one of the most dominant clubs in all of Europe. The fact that they have one of the most dominant attacking lineups can be something that can create a revelation in football.
