Manchester City don't have much to worry about this summer. Last year's transfer window was uncharacteristically busy as changes swept through the club with several players departing the Etihad and even more pitching up.
With the additions of Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland, City's front line is sorted for the foreseeable. Defence may need a bit of attention depending on the fates of Aymeric Laporte and Joao Cancelo but otherwise, it's a new quality midfielder Pep Guardiola would like to add the most.
However, the best possible signing City could make in Jude Bellingham appears increasingly likely to join Real Madrid instead. ALSO READ: Man City borrow Real Madrid trick to fight back in Champions League tie So who should City sign?
Our writers have had their say on possible alternatives... Joe Bray Bellingham is the stand-out midfielder on the market, and any alternative would be a downgrade.