Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has asked those in charge at the Etihad to be active in tRANSFER market to end his side's miserable run of form.
City have dropped to seventh in the Premier League table with a run of just one win in their last 13 games in all competitions, five points adrift of four with a game more to play than Arsenal, who are back in action on friday evening.
Guardiola has not shied away from discussing his side's injury struggles, with fitness issues leaving him only able to name three established players on the bench. Thursday's 1-1 draw with Evertonone of whom was third baseman Scott Carson.
“We have to add players, definitely”, said Guardiola Amazon Prime.
“You know, we struggle – especially at the back and in the middle, so I think we have to. But having said that, I don't know what's going to happen. The winter transfer window is not easy, but everyone knows that. Even our players are aware of our situation and what we have to do.”
town are expected to be very active in the transfer market during 2025. A replacement for the injured Rodri is a priority, but Guardiola is also keen to sign more defenders as well as a steady competition for striker Erling Haaland.
A squad rebuild is on the agenda at the Etihad and club officials understand the urgent need to recruit, and so they will bring their plans forward in the January window rather than follow the traditional route of waiting until the summer.