Pep Guardiola's Manchester City Has Hit Rock Bottom. In the Premier League, the current champions are in a disappointing sixth position, far from the top. Injuries, a lack of freshness in play, and a loss of intensity have turned City into a vulnerable team, unable to maintain the level of other seasons.
In the Champions League, the situation isn't better. In the round of 16, City is on the brink of elimination after losing 2-3 at home to Real Madrid in the first leg. Guardiola no longer seems to have answers, and the team appears to be physically and mentally exhausted.
Manchester City Will Undergo a Revolution
Guardiola is already thinking about a deep reconstruction. A summer of changes is coming, and some of his stars could leave. Key players like Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne could leave.
Guardiola needs to refresh the team and rejuvenate the squad, which means some of these players might pack their bags in the summer. The idea is to sell to bring in money and face a new stage with strategic signings that will make City a formidable team again.
Guardiola Has a Target in Barcelona
In this context, one of the signings Guardiola wants to secure this summer is Fermín López. According to "El Nacional," the City coach has been impressed with the performance of the young Barça midfielder. His versatility and ability to play in different positions make him an ideal footballer for Guardiola's system, which seeks players with dynamism and good footwork.
Fermín is in a great moment with Hansi Flick and his growth has been meteoric. Guardiola considers him a future bet and City would be willing to make a significant offer to convince Barça to let him go.
He's Untouchable
However, Barça has no intention of selling Fermín López. The blaugrana club considers him an essential piece in their project and has just renewed him until 2029.
The sports management is aware of the young midfielder's talent and doesn't want to repeat past mistakes by letting a footballer of this magnitude slip away. No matter how much Guardiola insists, Barça has no doubts: Fermín is untouchable.