With the arrival of Omar Marmoush approaching, Manchester City He has now reportedly moved into pole position to sign a second Bundesliga talent in what could be a bargain.
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After a disastrous first half of the season, Manchester City were always likely to make a move in the January transfer window. And they did, welcoming Vitor Reis and Abdulkader Khosanov and getting closer and closer to signing deals for both. Friday bah And Marmoush. The latter is undoubtedly the most impressive and should go a long way towards easing the goal-scoring responsibility on Erling Haaland.
Welcoming both Khosanov and Reis, Pep Guardiola He told reporters: “Welcome to the City family. I'm really happy. They are young players so they come for many years. Different types.
“Khosanov played here in France. (He has) an extraordinary physique and we hope he can learn English as soon as possible. Reis is a young Brazilian and very enthusiastic.”
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Now, after a busy January, those at the Etihad can turn their attention towards the summer transfer window. According to the Team Talk website. Manchester City have now moved into first place to sign Joshua Kimmich When his current contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of the current season.
The player who came at Bayern under Guardiola, Kimmish He could be reunited with the Spaniard in the summer and solve the right-back and midfield problem at a competitive price.
Now 29, the German is no longer the rising star that Guardiola helped him to at Bayern. Nowadays, Kimmich is an established, elite and experienced player who can solve City's problems.
Manchester City must ensure a reunion between Guardiola and Kimmich
Two of Manchester City's biggest problems this season have been their lack of depth in defensive midfield to step in for the injured Rodri and their lack of depth at right-back to end Kyle Walker's disastrous run of form. Kimmich would solve both of those problems immediately, with his versatility and technical ability ready for Guardiola's City team just as he was for Bayern many moons ago.
Full of praise for the young Kimmich almost 10 years ago, the Spaniard's predictions about a bright future for the German have since been amply fulfilled. He told reporters as quoted beIN Sports In 2016: “I love this kid. He has absolutely everything and can achieve whatever he wants. He wants to learn and has passion.
“When I talk about Joshua Kimmich, I only say good things. I have a message for journalists: Don't say he can't play defence.”
Of course, after so many years, it has become clear that the Bayern star can play defense and complete the job as well. When the summer comes and his contract expires, a reunion with Guardiola would make perfect sense for all parties.