Guardiola plans to raid January transfer market to salvage Manchester City’s disastrous campaign

Manchester City’s turbulent season has forced Pep Guardiola to abandon his long-standing reluctance to engage in some January transfer business.

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For the first time in seven years, the Manchester City manager is preparing to enter the winter market, armed with significant financial backing, to address the team’s glaring weaknesses and reverse their alarming form.

The Cityzens’ campaign has been derailed by a spate of injuries and underwhelming performances. Rodri’s season-ending ACL injury has left a significant void in midfield, while other setbacks across the squad have contributed to a dismal run of only one win in their last ten matches.

The team’s struggles have extended to the Champions League, where they’ve won just two of six group stage matches.

Their poor form has not only jeopardised their progression to the knockout stages but also incurred financial losses, with nearly £15 million in revenue potentially at risk if they fail to advance.

To address these issues, Guardiola has identified Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi as key targets.

Guimaraes, a dynamic midfielder valued at £100 million, is reportedly open to a move, though prying him away from Newcastle mid-season will be a challenge.

Zubimendi is another promising option and may now be more receptive to offers after declining Liverpool earlier this year. His tactical intelligence and passing ability make him a natural fit for Guardiola’s style, but signing him during the winter window will be even more difficult.

City’s board is prepared to support Guardiola financially, but the January transfer market’s unpredictability means landing top-tier talent will be no easy feat.