What Man City’s starting XI could look like after £128m spending spree.

What Man City’s starting XI could look like after £128m spending spree.

Manchester City did not end last season on quite the high they did in the 2022/23 campaign. Almost 12 months ago to the day, the Cityzens lifted the Champions League title for the first time in their history and also sealed a historic treble in the process, however, they could not repeat their heroics last term.

City won the Premier League, their fourth consecutive title, which is the first time someone has achieved that feat. They finished on 91 points, three clear of second-place Arsenal, who fought hard but could not uproot Pep Guardiola’s side for a second straight year. However, that was their only silverware last season.

In the FA Cup, City lost the final to their rivals, Manchester United, while they also Clost their Champions League crown after getting knocked out at the quarter final stage to Real Madrid on penalties. Los Blancos went on to lift the trophy and win their 15th title in the competition.

City will no doubt look to come back stronger this season, and will surely dip into the transfer market to bolster their ranks and look to reclaim their titles.

With that in mind, here’s a look at what Guardiola’s dream starting XI could be ahead of the 2024/25 season, a team full of fluidity and rotations in attack, with a very hard-to-breach defence, a classic Pep team.

Despite rumours linking Ederson with a move to Saudi Arabia over the summer transfer window, it seems like he could well stay at the Etihad Stadium next season, although the 31-year-old has good competition from Stefan Ortega.

The Brazilian was one of only four goalkeepers in the Premier League last season to keep ten or more clean sheets, registering ten, but finished some way behind David Raya of Arsenal, who notched up 16.

The first of the potential new additions to City’s side next season is Bayern Munich and Germany man Joshua Kimmich. As per a Spanish news outlet, City ‘would be in a position to sign him’ over the summer after Barcelona distanced themselves – with a fee of €60m (£51m) having been touted.

With Kyle Walker reaching the twilight of his career, and Kimmich’s versatility making him a super right-back, he could take up this spot for the Cityzens, tucking into midfield in possession to create a balance with the ball.

He has already played under Guardiola before, at Bayern, and he boasts a superb record under the Spaniard. He could take City’s team to new levels, as football analyst Ben Mattinson explained by saying “adding a winner” such as Kimmich “raises the mentality” of a team, making City an even scarier prospect.

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Manchester City ready to pay Spain star’s Bundesliga release clause
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Manchester City ready to pay Spain star’s Bundesliga release clause
By Feargal Brennan – 15 June 2024, 17:26
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Spain international Dani Olmo is a summer transfer target for Premier League champions Manchester City.

Olmo has previously been linked with a return to Barcelona but they are not in a financial position to meet his €60m release clause at RB Leipzig.

However, despite Barcelona dropping out of the race to sign Olmo, other major European sides are still tracking him ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The crucial aspect to any potential move is speed with his exit clause in Germany reportedly only valid until July 15 before an expected increase.

As per the latest update from Mundo Deportivo, City are the current front runners to wrap up a deal, alongside interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

The latter are unlikely to pay such a high price but that is not an issue for City or PSG.

Olmo was a La Masia player during Pep Guardiola’s stellar time in charge at Barcelona and the former La Blaugrana boss is an admirer of the versatile winger.

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Hammer15th June 2024 at 7:05 pm
More transfer fails?

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Alan Gee15th June 2024 at 7:13 pm
I dont think City really need him at the moment. I prefer getting Bruno G before splashing out on Olmo. Also i think we need some one on the right and a new right back. move walker on captaincy gone too his head and not had a great season

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Anthony Gordon says Man City have someone who is ‘different’ from anyone else
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Anthony Gordon has highlighted one Manchester City player he thinks is completely unique.

After scoring 11 goals and delivering 10 assists in 35 Premier League appearances for Newcastle United this season, the winger found himself being included in the England squad for the European Championship.

The attacker even managed to score one of those 11 goals against Pep Guardiola’s side during the Manchester club’s 3-2 win over the Magpies at St. James’ Park back in January.

Ahead of the Three Lions’ opening group game of the tournament against Serbia, the 23-year-old shared his thoughts on one of his fellow Premier League stars, who also will be featuring for his country over the next few weeks.

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In a recent video shared on the PFA YouTube channel, Gordon was tasked with building his ultimate dream England forward by picking players based on certain attributes they have.

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When asked to pick an English forward player with the best left foot, the Newcastle winger had this to say in response.

He said: “I’ll go with Phil [Foden] because I think Phil, technically, is out of this world. He’s different from the rest of us.”

Foden is one of the most technically gifted players in the world
In 270 senior games for his boyhood side, the 24-year-old has found the back of the net 87 times and provided 53 assists in the process.

This isn’t the first time Foden’s technical ability has been praised by one of his England teammates recently, as Ivan Toney named the City star as the most skilful player in the current Three Lions squad.

In addition to that, Guardiola had this to say to The Independent about Foden’s ability on the ball after City’s 1-0 win over Newcastle back in August.

He said: “He has an incredible ability between the lines. The way he turns and attacks the last lines – it is one of the best I have seen. Every control, he knows exactly what is the goal. He doesn’t need two or three touches to get in the right position to attack the goal. In just one touch he is attacking.”

Now that Gordon has shared how unique the City star is in terms of what he can do on the ball, it’s undeniable that Foden is a special talent and one of the most gifted in world football.

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TRANSFERSManchester City eye 25-goal Atletico Madrid target as replacement for 98-appearance starPublished: 15:00 on June 14th 2024 | Last Updated: 13:25 on June 14th 2024By Harry Winters
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Manchester City have identified Girona striker Artem Dovbyk as a future replacement for Erling Haaland at the Etihad Stadium.

Etihad bosses have been making detailed succession plans in a number of areas focussing on long-term Manchester City transfer targets, with City Football Group’s multi-club network aiding the development of potential future players.

The addition of Erling Haaland in 2022 from Borussia Dortmund for £51 million acted as a replacement for all-time top goalscorer Sergio Aguero, however a £175 million release clause could be triggered for the Norwegian striker in the future.

TRANSFERSManchester City eye 25-goal Atletico Madrid target as replacement for 98-appearance starPublished: 15:00 on June 14th 2024 | Last Updated: 13:25 on June 14th 2024By Harry Winters
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Manchester City have identified Girona striker Artem Dovbyk as a future replacement for Erling Haaland at the Etihad Stadium.

Etihad bosses have been making detailed succession plans in a number of areas focussing on long-term Manchester City transfer targets, with City Football Group’s multi-club network aiding the development of potential future players.

The addition of Erling Haaland in 2022 from Borussia Dortmund for £51 million acted as a replacement for all-time top goalscorer Sergio Aguero, however a £175 million release clause could be triggered for the Norwegian striker in the future.

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TRANSFERSManchester City eye 25-goal Atletico Madrid target as replacement for 98-appearance starPublished: 15:00 on June 14th 2024 | Last Updated: 13:25 on June 14th 2024By Harry Winters
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Etihad bosses have been making detailed succession plans in a number of areas focussing on long-term Manchester City transfer targets, with City Football Group’s multi-club network aiding the development of potential future players.

The addition of Erling Haaland in 2022 from Borussia Dortmund for £51 million acted as a replacement for all-time top goalscorer Sergio Aguero, however a £175 million release clause could be triggered for the Norwegian striker in the future.

The 23-year-old has scored 90 goals in 98 appearances since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, with Haaland entering the final two years of his current Manchester City deal in 2025, having penned an initial five-year contract until 2027 upon signing for the Sky Blues.

Manchester City aren’t expecting to lose Haaland in the near future, but have reportedly identified Girona forward Artem Dovbyk as a long-term replacement for the Norway international.

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The Ukrainian joined Girona last summer but is in talks to complete a move to Atletico Madrid, who are looking to sign a new striker during the transfer window.

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