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Pep Guardiola, Supervisor of Manchester Metropolis, celebrates victory with Josko Gvardiol, Matheus Nunes, Ederson and Savinho after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Part MD8 match in opposition to Membership Brugge. (Picture by Dan Istitene/Getty Photos)
Man Metropolis have already considerably strengthened their squad this January, however Pep Guardiola might lose out on one ace that Juventus worth at €80m.
The Cityzens, contemporary from confirming their place within the Champions League play-offs, know that they should transfer rapidly now so as to safe any last-minute targets.
Sandro Tonali is on Man Metropolis’s radar, although one suspects that Newcastle will battle tooth and nail to hold onto the Italian.
Pep Guardiola combating for Serie A ace
Pep Guardiola, Supervisor of Manchester Metropolis, scratches his head throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Part MD8 match in opposition to Membership Brugge. (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Photos)
Sources have indicated to CaughtOffside that the one participant above all others that Metropolis need to land earlier than the window closes is Juventus’ 24-year-old ace, Andrea Cambiaso.
It’s understood that the reigning Premier League champions are able to pay Juve €65m, however the Serie A large values the Italian participant at nearer to €80m.
CaughtOffside sources additional advance that Guardiola is “very impressed” by Cambiaso for each his defensive – he can play as a left-back and a right-back – and attacking qualities.
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Briefly, he can be best for Pep’s system, and with UCL qualification not but assured, it’s unlikely that any elevated supply would match Juve’s valuation.
Juve sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, has acknowledged that the membership just isn’t contemplating promoting the participant in January, however the perception is the scenario will change as soon as the correct supply comes alongside.
Andrea Cambiaso might be excellent for Pep Guardiola’s system
Tottenham and Aston Villa are additionally serious about Cambiaso in response to sources near the deal, however these golf equipment haven’t but submitted an official supply.
Man Metropolis might additionally look to Juventus’ 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder, Douglas Luiz, as a mortgage possibility, although the Italians will once more play exhausting ball as sources counsel that the Bianconeri need an obligation to purchase added to any mortgage association.
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Luiz was at Metropolis earlier than making the change to Aston Villa and is one other seen as best for Guardiola’s enjoying system.
By way of outgoings, a participant that Guardiola has in comparison with Phil Foden might be on his approach earlier than the top of the month, and the fee saving might enable them to extend their bid for Cambiaso.
