Pep Guardiola has previously ruled out the possibility of Manchester City signing a new defensive player in the wake of Aymeric Laporte’s injury, but he still could be tempted to dip into the market for added cover.

The Blues have struggled to replicate last season’s title-winning form, falling behind to Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have taken the top-flight by storm.

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Instead, Guardiola’s side are battling it out for second place in the table with Leicester City and setting their sights on a first-ever Champions League trophy.

Goal will keep you updated with all the latest transfer news – with insight from our Man City correspondent Jonathan Smith – and rumours and gossip surrounding the Citizens’ transfer activity and potential arrivals in January.

Contents

1. Top Man City transfer targets
2. Latest Man City transfer news & rumours
3. Potential Man City exits
4. Confirmed Man City transfers

Top Man City transfer targets

Man City are not currently looking to make major signings in the January transfer window, instead preferring to look ahead to the summer – just like Liverpool and Arsenal.

This could change, however, should they suffer an injury setback, with the club prioritising the need for a new centre-back once the season finishes.

Beyond the January transfer window, Benfica’s Ruben Dias has been eyed by the Manchester club, alongside Juventus defender Merih Demiral.

They could also additionally be in the market for a left-back, with Leicester’s Ben Chilwell – who has impressed this season – having been looked at.

Should Leroy Sane leave for Bayern Munich, which is looking increasingly likely, the club could move for Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal.

Inter star Lautaro Martinez has also been touted as a transfer target to supply the squad with striking reinforcements.

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Latest Man City transfer news & rumours

Messi wants Aguero at Barca

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is a player Lionel Messi would love Barcelona to sign, according to the Mirror.

Messi is reportedly hopeful that the Catalan giants will look to his compatriot as they seek a replacement for Luis Suarez.

PSG to make huge Guardiola offer

Paris Saint-Germain are set to make a huge offer for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, report the Express.

Sane switches agent to target Bayern move

According to Sport1 and Sport Bild, the Man City star has found a new agent in order to smooth out the process of a transfer to Bayern Munich.

The Germans have ruled out a January move due to Sane picking up a cruciate ligament injury, but a summer move is looking more and more likely.

Man City line up Chilwell

Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell remains on Manchester City’s wishlist, but the reigning Premier League champions face competition from Chelsea.

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Potential Man City exits

Sane is expected to leave the club to return to his native Germany to join Bayern, despite the club ruling out a bid for the forward in January.

Guardiola, however, refused to be drawn in to discussions on the Germany international’s future, stating:  “It’s a question for Leroy, his agents and the club. I am not involved.

“What’s important now is that he recovers well. After that, he knows what we believe in him, what we think of him and the rest is up to him and the club.”

Leeds are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Ian Poveda according to Leeds Live, set to replace Jack Clarke.

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Confirmed Man City January window transfers

 Man City signings

Player	Signed from	Fee
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Man City departures

Player	Signed for	Fee
Lukas Nmecha	Middlesbrough	Loan
Patrick Roberts	Middlesbrough	Loan

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