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Manchester City, winless in six matches, eyes January transfers to bolster midfield after Rodri's injury; Martin Zubimendi and Ederson from Atalanta are top targets.
Manchester City finds itself in unfamiliar territory, enduring a six-match winless streak, the longest under Pep Guardiola in over a decade. While the performances haven’t been poor, the results have left much to be desired, prompting questions about how the English champions can turn their season around.
Their next chance to bounce back comes on Sunday in a high-stakes clash against Liverpool at Anfield. Regardless of the outcome, City is expected to be active in the January transfer window, with Guardiola eyeing reinforcements to address glaring issues in midfield.
The injury to key midfielder Rodri has exposed significant gaps in City’s midfield, and finding a suitable replacement has become a priority. Top of Guardiola’s wishlist is Martin Zubimendi, a highly-rated Spanish midfielder linked with several Premier League clubs during the summer. Another strong option is Ederson, a standout performer for Atalanta. The Brazilian has been impressive since moving to Europe in 2022 and recently made his debut for the national team.
Securing either player won’t come cheap, but for Manchester City, financial obstacles have rarely been an issue. As January approaches, all eyes will be on Guardiola’s moves in the market to address this rare slump.