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Manchester City haven't been busy this summer - but recent developments will force their hand in the transfer market
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Manchester City are set to be forced into the transfer market this summer, after recent developments at the club has left Pep Guardiola light in key areas. So far, only Savinho has arrived at Manchester City, with the club seemingly happy with the lack of activity. After all, a large nucleus of the team that won an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title last season is still there. But now, following Julian Alvarez's departure to Atletico Madrid, Kalvin Phillips' impending exit on loan to Ipswich Town, and a freak training ground incident, it seems Guardiola's side will have no choice but to make some more signings. VIDEO: Why Savio Means Man City Won't Miss Julian Alvarez Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed this, highlighting that discussions are now taking place behind the scenes as Manchester City look to identify their top targets. Injury to Oscar Bobb in training looks to have exacerbated City's movements in the market, with the Norwegian fracturing his leg in a non-contact situation while turning. Bobb, who started the Community Shield against Manchester United last Saturday, looked set to have a big season for the Premier League champions, with the 21-year-old ready to challenge for a spot in the starting XI. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The winger will have to wait for that opportunity, however, with Bobb now set for an extended period on the sidelines. His injury also leaves the squad light. Erling Haaland is the club's only recognised striker, while Guardiola now only has Jack Grealish Jeremy Doku and Savinho to choose from on the wing. Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden are of course capable of playing as a winger, but much prefer starting from central areas. Indeed, it seems that the Manchester City hierarchy has now realised that, without any additions, they could struggle to fight on all four fronts in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup this season. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited access Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Ryan is a staff writer for Four Four Two, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across Four Four Two, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with Four Four Two permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future. Arsenal get transfer green light after target has contract terminated: report Arsenal academy graduate announces emotional exit after sealing transfer England managerial target makes shock decision on future Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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