Manchester City: What they need this summer, and how likely they are to get it

Manchester City have already addressed their most pressing need. Pep Guardiola just needs a central midfielder then he can indulge himself with another full-back.

What should be their priority this summer?

They’ve signed two, you say? One of them is the best in the world? And the other scored six for River Plate the other night?

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Righto.

What else do they need?

With their striker situation sorted, City’s next priority is a new defensive midfielder.

After years of talking about replacing Fernandinho, this summer they literally have to replace Fernandinho now the Brazil veteran has brought down the curtain on his career at the Etihad. Rodri, like seemingly every City signing, took a while to settle but now has the position nailed down. But Guardiola needs back up for the Spaniard, or someone to play alongside him when the situation demands it.

Rarely does a summer go by in which Pep doesn’t splurge on a full-back and the City boss has the perfect excuse with his current lack of options on the left. Oleksandar Zinchenko is his only current senior specialist and there is talk he could be on his way with Arsenal sniffing.

This would be a bonus…

Another No.8.

Pep can hardly move for attacking midfielders but if City are planning for the long-term, then it would be smart to get a jump on their search for a playmaker.

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