Jude Bellingham is going to be the transfer saga of the summer and Manchester City are well placed to win it. City are set for a quieter transfer window compared to the mass of exits and arrivals that transpired last summer but that doesn't mean it won't be exciting.
The back-line may need a bit of tinkering if Aymeric Laporte is looking to leave and maybe the constant left-back issue will finally be resolved but otherwise, midfield is the position that needs some serious attention.
Pep Guardiola's options, while of immense quality, aren't the most plentiful and it could they could decrease further before too long.
Ilkay Gundogan's contract expires in the summer and there have been growing rumblings he could be off to Barcelona, Bernardo Silva has been hoping for a move to Europe for the last two years and things are looking bleak for Kalvin Phillips as he wasn't even trusted to start against Championship opposition in Saturday's FA Cup final in Rodri's absence. Also read: Pep Guardiola issues plea to Man City fans to help players vs Arsenal With Kevin De Bruyne turning 31 by the time the next season starts as well, it's clear the Blues need an injection of fresh blood to keep the midfield fresh and future-proof, just as they did with the attacking positions last year.