Kevin De Bruyne replacement, possible goalkeeper rethink - who Man City need to sign this summer

Manchester City will use this summer's transfer window to strengthen their armoury in a bid to try and clinch a fifth successive Premier League title next season.

After being pushed every step of the way by Arsenal, City reached the finish line first in 2023/24 to secure a fourth successive crown. They beat West Ham United 3-1 on the final day of the season to get the job done and secure a sixth league title of the Pep Guardiola era.

Ahead of the transfer window opening for business on Friday, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has warned that he expects Premier League clubs to be quieter in this summer's window than in previous years. The league has tightened its financial rules, meaning there is less room for financial errors.

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However, that will not stop City from attempting to add fresh legs to their ranks. But what do our writers believe the Blues should be focusing on most this summer? Below, each of them have had their say.

With Stefan Ortega's contract renewal, the concerns over the goalkeeping department have been eased, even if Ederson's future remains slightly uncertain. Defence seems well-stocked, although the annual questions over whether City need a proper left-back will surely resurface at some point this summer.

With Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe, the door looks closed (for now) on Erling Haaland or Julian Alvarez moving to the Bernabeu. So that leaves midfield.

Kevin De Bruyne's recent comments are a reminder that he will leave at some point in the next couple of years, while Bernardo Silva's future