Pep Guardiola might let one of his key players to leave in the upcoming season, giving Manchester City the chance to make a statement move.
Within the next year, Manchester City may lose a key forward, but it might open up a spot for Pep Guardiola’s team to sign a new, exciting player.
Pep Guardiola and the recruitment team have been discussing potential options to add to the side as Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, and Jermey Doku are currently the only recognized forwards at Manchester City. One clear talent has emerged as the favorite in those discussions, but that could also see one of the aforementioned players leave Manchester City in the near future.
The Argentine World Cup champion would bolster Real Madrid’s forward line, which is now without options after Karim Benzema left in June, according to the Spanish publication Sport. Real Madrid want to sign Julian Alvarez within the next year.
Alvarez won the treble with Manchester City last season, but there is a perception in Madrid that he would be open to moving there if the promise of regular first team minutes was made.
Although the 23-year-old has started each of City’s four Premier League games this season, he played less regularly last year and might be persuaded by a substantial offer. Real Madrid has long been interested in the forward, as seen by their past attempts to sign him while he was playing for River Plate.
Alvarez is now valued at slightly over £50 million on Transfermarkt, but given his advanced age and the fact that his contract expires in 2028, his price would probably be treble that.
However, if Alvarez were to depart, Manchester City might look to Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, a potential player, to take his position. Since making his Premier League debut for the Seagulls last season, the 18-year-old has distinguished himself, and his reputation is getting better.
However, if Alvarez were to depart, Manchester City might look to Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, a potential player, to take his position. Since making his Premier League debut for the Seagulls last season, the 18-year-old has distinguished himself, and his reputation is getting better.
However, according to Sky Sports, Ferguson will cost at least £120 million, and even then, Brighton owner Paul Barber has previously said the Irish striker won’t be allowed to go until at least 2028.
Despite this, Pep Guardiola might make an extra effort to sign him if Alvarez leaves the Etihad because he has already put him at the top of his list of potential new recruits.
