Pep Guardiola (foto: Getty Images)
Manchester City is preparing for an unprecedented transfer window, with Pep Guardiola targeting stars like Florian Wirtz, Pedri, Bruno Guimarães, and Diogo Costa as part of a massive squad rebuild.
Pep Guardiola is preparing a transfer summer like no other as Manchester City react to one of their least dominant seasons under the Spanish manager. With Champions League qualification still uncertain and key players likely to leave, a full-scale squad refresh is in motion.
Guardiola’s priority is replacing Kevin De Bruyne, and the first name on the list is Florian Wirtz. The Bayer Leverkusen star is reportedly open to the move, and City are prepared to pay €150 million for the 21-year-old midfield sensation.
But that may not be City’s biggest splash of the summer. Reports from Spain claim that City are ready to offer €200 million for Barcelona’s Pedri, a figure that Barcelona may struggle to refuse due to their financial situation—despite their preference to sell Raphinha instead.
Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães is also on Guardiola’s wishlist. The Brazilian midfielder has impressed this season and could arrive for €80 million as part of the midfield revamp.
The goalkeeper position is also set for a shake-up. With Ederson reportedly heading to Saudi Arabia, City are targeting Diogo Costa from Porto. A bid of €50–58 million has been prepared, with Porto likely to accept due to financial pressures.
In attack, two names stand out: Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco and Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. Both are being seriously considered to inject youth and energy into City’s frontline.
A new left-back is also on the agenda, with Andrea Cambiaso and Destiny Udogie among the top targets. The position has been a problem area for Guardiola in recent seasons, and a long-term solution is a clear priority.
Expected departures include De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovačić, and Ederson, meaning City could look drastically different next season. Guardiola’s plan could trigger one of the biggest spending sprees in modern football history, potentially exceeding €500 million.
It’s a bold move from Guardiola, but one that may be necessary to restore City’s domestic dominance and ensure European success in the seasons to come.