Pep Guardiola Prepares for a Major Overhaul at Manchester City Next Summer. The Catalan coach is aware that some players have completed their cycle with the team and it is necessary to renew the squad to continue competing. With the demands of the Premier League and the Champions League, Guardiola wants to inject freshness into the locker room and change key pieces in search of a new playing dynamic.
In this context, several important names could leave the Etihad. Players like Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, or Jack Grealish are on the list of possible departures. The three players have offered a very poor level during this season and are some of the most pointed out in the debacle being experienced this season.
Barça Very alert to Manchester
In this scenario, Barça is very alert to the movements at City. The club's economic situation doesn't allow for large expenditures on signings, so any market opportunity to strengthen the squad without paying astronomical figures is welcome. If Guardiola decides to part with important players, Barça could try to take advantage of it to strengthen the team.
The relationship between Guardiola and Barça has always been good, and this could facilitate negotiations if any player fits. Although not all of City's discards will be viable for Barça due to salary issues or fit with Flick, the Barça sports management remains alert to any option.
A City Footballer Offers Himself to Barça
One of the names that could leave City this summer, in addition to those mentioned, is Jeremy Doku. The Belgian winger has not had the expected prominence this season. Moreover, his situation has become even more complicated with the emergence of Savinho, who has hit the ground running.
Doku is a fast and skillful winger, with a profile that would fit well in Barça's offensive scheme. In fact, his great ability to unbalance and his speed in one-on-one situations make him an interesting player for any team looking for wing play. However, his lack of consistency at City has raised doubts about whether he can establish himself in a top-level team.
More Affordable Than Rafael Leão or Luis Díaz
According to 'El Nacional.cat', Jeremy Doku has offered himself to Barça. The Barça club considers him a viable option, especially because he would be more affordable than other high-profile signings that are also on the table, like Luis Díaz or Rafael Leão. Both players have a high value and their transfers would be difficult for Barça to assume, which is why Doku could be an opportunity.
Doku, on the other hand, could arrive under favorable conditions, either in the form of a loan with an option to buy or with a reasonable transfer. His youth and projection make him an attractive footballer, although his irregular performance at City generates some uncertainty. Even so, Barça doesn't rule out the operation if the right conditions are met, as they seek to strengthen the wings.