We picked one realistic new Man City signing for each position - and some that will never happen

Naturally, a losing run like Manchester City's has sparked transfer talk, and the Blues are ready to splash the cash in January.

City are usually reluctant to enter the winter transfer window, but this season is different and Pep Guardiola admits he needs a bigger squad to cope with the ever-expanding schedule. The club have made huge profits in back-to-back years, and have money to spend if they can find the right player.

But who could they realistically target? A defensive midfielder feels like a priority with Rodri out, while fans are calling for more full-back cover and a central midfielder could be a wise addition given the uncertainty over Kevin De Bruyne's expiring contract.

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Here, we have looked at one realistic player Man City could target in each position - and one unlikely signing that (probably) will never happen.

Kyle Walker hasn't been fit, or in form, all season and Rico Lewis looks overworked. Manu Akanji and John Stones can play at right-back, but they have both struggled for fitness - and when they are available they have been needed centrally.

So if City were to target a right-back, they could maybe look at someone they know all about - former academy full-back Jeremie Frimpong, currently a Bundesliga champion with Bayer Leverkusen. He wouldn't come cheap, but if City want an attacking full-back with the added bonus of having been trained at the CFA, Frimpong would tick many boxes.

As for an unrealistic target, what about one of the best right-backs in the world, capable of moving into midfield and playing defence-splitting