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Manchester City are on a roll once again in the Premier League, and are marching towards another title. The Cityzens are in red-hot form, and are eight points clear atop the league standings
Ferran Torres has already left the club to join Barcelona, but manager Pep Guardiola has said that there are no plans to sign a replacement in January. However, multiple reports suggest that City are open to spending big to get the players they need.
On that note, here are the five players who have been linked with January moves to Manchester City:
#5 Patrik Schick
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City are not planning to sign a striker any time soon. However, journalist Ekrem Konur has said that the club are in talks to sign Patrik Schick. The Cityzens plan to make an offer soon to sign the striker in January.
The Bayer Leverkusen striker has been in fine form this season with 16 goals in the league. He is just three behind the league's top scorer Robert Lewandowski, which means the Cityzens are not going to get him for cheap.
Other reports linking Schick to Manchester City have added that the club see him as an alternative to Erling Haaland. However, the Norwegian could cost a lot more than Schick in terms of wages and agent fees.
Schick was linked with a host of clubs after his impressive performances at EURO 2020 earlier this year, but Leverkusen managed to keep hold of him. As the striker has continued to score freely, things might change quickly. With a club like Manchester City in the fray; Leverkusen could be tempted to cash in Schick soon.
#4 Dusan Vlahovic
Another striker linked with Manchester City for the January transfer window is Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic. He has already informed the club he will not be renewing his contract, and the club are open to selling him soon.
Manchester City are said to be in the race for the Serie A star, as they see him as 'Plan B' to Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, just like Patrick Schick.
However, a host of clubs are chasing Vlahovic this window. Reports suggest that Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are willing to pay his £70 million asking price set by Fiorentina.
#3 Sergino Dest
Benjamin Mendy will not be playing for Manchester City for the foreseeable future. In fact, there is little chance of him ever stepping on the pitch for the club again. Pep Guardiola needs a replacement for the Frenchman, and he is reportedly looking at his former team to get a player or two.
Reports in Spain suggest Manchester City have entered the fray to sign Sergino Dest from Barcelona. The Blaugrana are open to letting the American defender leave, and are not setting a hefty price tag on him.
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also said to be in the race to sign the full-back, who can play on both flanks and in attack.
#2 Harry Kane
Harry Kane was linked with a move to Manchester City in the summer, and it seemed to be a done deal at one point. However, Tottenham Hotspur refused to budge on their asking price. That saw the Cityzens eventually walk away, and the striker remained in London.
The Englishman is said to be happy at the club, but things do not appear so. Reports suggest Kane is still interested in joining Manchester City, and could request a transfer if the two clubs begin talks for him.
According to The Athletic, Guardiola is desperate to sign the Tottenham star, as he would be the final piece of the puzzle at Etihad. The Cityzens are keen on winning the Champions League this season. They missed out on it last campaign as they lost to Chelsea in the final.
#1 Andreas Christensen
Chelsea had a deal agreed with Andreas Christensen, but the Danish star seems to have changed his mind. The contract talks have stalled for some time, and Manchester City are looking to take advantage of that.
Reports suggest Guardiola is a big fan of the ball-playing centre-back, and could be open to having him in his squad. Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte have been linked with moves away. With Christensen having less than six months left on his deal, Manchester City are said to be keeping tabs on the situation.
Chelsea are still working on keeping the academy product at the club. However, Tottenham, Barcelona, Manchester United and several other clubs are also said to be interested in making a move for the defender.
