For Manchester City, due to the team's obvious downward trend this season, a complete rebuild has actually begun. After the transfer window opened, Manchester City took the lead among all major clubs, operating multiple important signings simultaneously. At present, after the transfer of Kusano is basically settled, their adjustments on the forward line and defensive line are still ongoing, with at least two important signings expected to be completely finalized in a short time.
In the eyes of outsiders, Manchester City has fallen into its biggest trough in recent years, which can be traced back to earlier signs. On the one hand, since last season, the team's injuries have become increasingly serious, mainly because many of the main players' physical functions have passed their peak with age, making them susceptible to injuries in high-intensity and high-density matches; On the other hand, some core-level players have shown a significant decline in form, making it difficult for them to meet Guardiola's tactical requirements. In this situation, last season's Manchester City actually showed signs of being "at the end of its strength." This season, Rodri's injury became the straw that broke the camel's back.
According to The Telegraph, two key players could leave the Etihad Stadium in this transfer window. First is Kyle Walker. It cannot be denied that during his peak, Kyle Walker was one of the most outstanding right-backs in European football, excelling both in defensive recovery and in assisting attacks. However, since last season, Kyle Walker's performance has taken a sharp turn for the worse, becoming the most obvious weakness in the team's defense. Although Guardiola recently reduced his playing time, in occasional opportunities, Kyle Walker still made laughable mistakes.
Next is De Bruyne. The Belgian superstar's performance is considered the "barometer" of Manchester City. In other words, Manchester City's overall decline is almost synchronous with De Bruyne's decline in form. This season, De Bruyne's ability to decide games is far from what it used to be, whether it's organizing attacks, supporting teammates, or finishing the final shot, he seems to be struggling. So far this season, De Bruyne has only scored 2 goals and provided 3 assists in 17 appearances across all competitions, which is not like the data of a player at his level. It is reported that Manchester City has now opened the door for transfers of Kyle Walker and De Bruyne, and Saudi Arabia has also offered them contracts. These two key players are expected to join the rich in the winter window.
In the face of poor overall defensive performance, Manchester City continues to seek reinforcements for the defensive line. According to transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, Manchester City is just one step away from signing Vitor Roos. Guardiola has personally approved this Brazilian talent. The 18-year-old Vitor Roos can play as a center-back and right-back and is recognized as one of the best young players in world football. Previously, Manchester City had already negotiated a personal contract with Vitor Roos, and they recently submitted an official transfer offer to Palmeiras. This transfer deal is settled.
On the forward line, apart from Savigno's recent good performance and Haaland showing some signs of state recovery, other players such as Grealish, Foden, Doku, etc., have yet to regain their rhythm in the game. According to French media Footmercato, Manchester City has made decisive progress in the transfer of Marmoush. They first reached an agreement with Marmoush on personal terms, convincing him to agree to leave in the winter window, and then decided to meet Eintracht Frankfurt's asking price of 80 million euros. This means that Manchester City will officially sign this 80 million "super shooter." Technically, Marmoush can not only enhance the team's depth in the center-forward and winger positions but also significantly improve the team's scoring ability. (Pictures come from the Internet, if there is any infringement, please contact to delete)