Happy 53yrs old to Pep Guardiola handsome and young man.

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Pep Guardiola Urges Man City To Destroy Arsenal Transfer Plans By Organising Key Deal For Unstoppable Star
Pep Guardiola urges Man City to destroy Arsenal transfer plans by organising key deal for unstoppable star
James Holland 15 May 2023 8:49 AM
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has explained why Manchester City must tie down one of their best players to a new contract amid Arsenal threatening to steal him in a summer swoop.

There was another twist in the Premier League title race at the weekend as Arsenal were beaten 3-0 at home by Brighton. Goals from Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan saw Roberto de Zerbi’s side strengthen their grip on European qualification, while also leaving Arsenal’s title hopes in tatters.

Earlier on Sunday, City had eased past Everton with a 3-0 victory at Goodison Park, with Ilkay Gundogan notching a brace and Erling Haaland registering the 52nd goal of his stunning campaign.

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Those two results mean City have a four-point lead with just three matches to play, while Arsenal have only two games left.

If Arsenal fail to beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday, or if City win their next league match against Chelsea, then Guardiola’s side will be crowned champions for the fifth time in six years.

One player who has been integral to City’s title push is central midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. The 32-year-old dominates the midfield pretty much every time he plays thanks to his tactical nous, tireless running and ability to get stuck in.

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Gundogan, who was named City captain at the start of the season, has been in brilliant form of late. He managed two goals in the recent 2-1 home win over Leeds and repeated that achievement against Everton.

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Gundogan intelligently flicked past Jordan Pickford for the opener, despite having his back to goal. He then set up Haaland with a perfect left-footed chip into the box.

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And City’s win was secured when the skipper got the better of Pickford by picking out the top corner from a free-kick.

Surprisingly, Gundogan has been linked with a shock move to Arsenal. Spanish newspaper Sport have claimed Arsenal are ‘interested’ in signing the German, should he fail to agree a new contract in Manchester.

Gundogan’s current City deal expires this summer, which means he would be available on a free transfer.

But Guardiola is having none of it. Following the victory against Everton, Guardiola explained how he wants City to torch Arsenal’s summer plans by sorting out fresh terms for Gundogan.

“He doesn’t talk much but when he does everybody listens, this is the power of a leader,” Guardiola revealed (via BBC Sport).

“He shows every training session his leadership, arriving on time, living the job. He can play holding midfield defensively too in games like against Burnley last season when you need physicality.

“He is so intelligent, so clever and can handle the pressure really well.”

Gundogan ‘can do everything’, says Guardiola
Guardiola continued: “He can show again and again and again the quality, importance and his commitment to all of us.

“Not just scoring goals, he has the momentum and he can do everything.

“I told the club [to extend his contract]. Nobody knows what will happen. Hopefully he will stay.”

Arsenal are not the only major side to have been tipped to sign Gundogan. Barcelona are also keeping tabs on his situation and will swoop in if City fail to organise a new deal.

It is now up to the City hierarchy to sit down with Gundogan and meet his demands in terms of contract length and value.

They may be slightly concerned about Gundogan’s age given the fact he is in the twilight years of his career. However, in recent weeks the leader has shown he can win matches for City on his own, which is something Guardiola cannot do without.

Meanwhile, an elite Premier League star has been urged to ‘forget Arsenal’ and link up with Guardiola at City instead.

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Man City are ‘set to sign Savio on a five-year deal’ from fellow City Football Group side Troyes – as Pep Guardiola’s team prepare to make the 20-year-old their first summer signing
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Manchester City are preparing to make their first acquisition of the 2024 summer transfer window, with the Premier League champions set to sign Savio, also known as Savinho, on a five-year contract, according to reports.

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Pep Guardiola’s side are yet to make a move in the market, but according to The Athletic, are preparing to sign the 20-year-old winger from fellow City Group club, Troyes.

The outlet adds that Guardiola’s side have ‘informed the youngster of their intention for him to become a part of their first-team plans next season.’

The winger, who hails from the municipality of Sao Mateus in Brazil, graduated from the Atletico Miniero youth academy before moving to Troyes in 2022.

Despite joining the French outfit, Savio has not made a single competitive appearance for Troyes, having been sent out on loan to play for PSV Eindhoven and Girona.

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The 20-year-old (centre, top) is on the books at Troyes but spent last season on loan at Girona
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Last season he made 41 appearances for the LaLiga side, returning 11 goals and 10 assists, helping Girona finish third in the Spanish top flight and secure a berth in Europe next season.

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Savio has reaped the rewards of his excellent form, earning himself a call-up to the Brazil national squad this year, where he made his debut against England at Wembley.

He has gone on to win five caps, notably scoring in Brazil’s 4-1 Copa America victory against Paraguay on Saturday.

Troyes, meanwhile, have suffered back-to-back relegations in the past two seasons, with the club plummeting to the French third division after being relegated from Ligue 2 this summer.

It appears Man City may have been considering a swoop for the 20-year-old winger since December of last year, with rumours circulating that the club were interested in buying the winger from the French outfit.

Arsenal have also previously shown an interest in signing the Brazilian wonderkid back in 2022.

Last season Savio made 41 appearances for Girona, returning 11 goals and 10 assists
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Meanwhile, Mail Sport understands James McAtee is scheduled to join Guardiola’s side on their pre-season tour of the United States.

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It comes amid interest from Chelsea and other Premier League rivals, with Enzo Maresca having previously attempted to acquire the midfielder during his spell as Leicester boss.

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