With the January transfer window now open it would appear that Manchester City are set to bolster their squad. Several areas of Pep Guardiola’s squad need strengthening. One of those is right-back.

The January transfer window has traditionally been quiet for Manchester City, with Aymeric Laporte being the last player to be signed in winter and make an immediate contribution to the first team. That was six years ago.

Pep Guardiola’s candid admission following Manchester City’s narrow 2-0 victory over Leicester has added fuel to speculation about the club’s activity in the January transfer window. The iconic manager, celebrating his 500th game in charge, conceded that City’s chances of reclaiming the Premier League title this season are all but over.

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Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City “definitely have to add players” to their squad in the January transfer window as they look to turn around their alarming drop in form. The Athletic reported in Boxing Day’s Transfer DealSheet that City are expected to be active in January,

Manchester City have won just two of their last 10 Premier League games, and Pep Guardiola wants reinforcements.

Manchester City has faced numerous injury problems recently, with key players like Rodri recovering from their respective injuries. In light of this, Pep Guardiola would target a