Manchester City Transfer News: Pep Guardiola makes a sensational claim about City's position in the transfer market; Paul Pogba's brother speaks about Man City move and more - January 27, 2019

#2 Man City reject a bid from Schalke for Rabbi Matondo

Rabbi Matondo

According to the reports, Manchester City has rejected Schalke's bid for 18-year-old Wales International, Rabbi Matondo after the Bundesliga club made the first approach for the youngster amidst a host of other clubs like Bayern Munich, Borussia Monchengladbach and RB Leipzig who are also keeping an eye on the young prospect.

Matondo is regarded to be the fastest player in the entire City squad and valued around £10 million. Rabbi has so far rejected a new contract offer from Man City with his current contract expiring in June 2020.

#1 Pep Guardiola claims Man City sometimes cannot compete in the transfer market

Pep Guardiola wanted to sign Frenkie de Jong

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has given his opinion about the extraordinary transfer value of players and their wages after missing out on Frenkie de Jong who signed for Barcelona at a weekly salary of more than £300,000.

Guardiola said -

"Everybody can pay a lot in fees and wages. Before the rumours were that it was just Paris St-Germain and Manchester City. That is over.

"The others are quicker and smarter, like we try to do. There are many and sometimes we can't compete with that. We have to be quicker and smarter and try to buy the players. We have to adapt.

He pressed on the importance of prioritizing young players and help them develop their personality at City.