Manchester City will not be signing a alternative for Ferran Torres in January, in step with Pep Guardiola, with the Citizens satisfied to bide their time after the massive-money deal with Barcelona.
Multiple retailers have suggested the switch price to be worth $62 million with a similarly $eleven million in bonus bills because of Man City in case of Champions League and Ballon d'Or success by using the player at some point of his time at Barcelona.
That transfer frees up squad space and price range on the Etihad Stadium with the reigning Premier League champions already brief on a prolific No. Nine. But Guardiola is adamant he'll no longer be seeking out attacking reinforcements within the winter.
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Quizzed on Torres and whether or not his transfer should cause Man City spending once more, Guardiola advised reporters: “No, we're no longer going to herald any striker in January."
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The attacking options on the Etihad are nevertheless considerable, despite the fact that Gabriel Jesus represents the best actual striker, and even he is a flexible player who may be deployed out huge.
The Premier League leaders additionally have Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva, Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden, or even young Cole Palmer if needed.
The especially-rated 21-year-old joined Manchester City from Valencia inside the summer season of 2020 and changed into anticipated to thrive in English football. His debut campaign brought 13 desires in 36 appearances in all competitions, such as a Premier League hat-trick, but an opportunity to move for Camp Nou has proved too proper to show down.
