Manchester City is reportedly eyeing a skilled striker as part of their transfer strategy to strengthen their squad during the summer window. With Manchester City poised to potentially make Premier League history by winning four consecutive titles, Pep Guardiola is preparing for an impactful conclusion to the current season.
This season marks a departure from the norm as the title race involves three teams, with Liverpool and Arsenal currently level on points at the top of the table. One significant factor contributing to Arsenal’s resurgence in the title race has been the acquisition of Declan Rice during the summer transfer window, a player Manchester City had unsuccessfully pursued.
Now, reports from AS suggest that Manchester City and Arsenal could once again find themselves competing in the transfer market, with Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz reportedly on Guardiola’s radar.
Arteta has long been an admirer of the Brazilian midfielder, and speculation surrounding a potential move has intensified following Luiz’s impressive performances this season at the age of 25.
Additionally, the report indicates that Manchester City is considering Bruno Guimarães and Joshua Kimmich as potential targets to bolster their midfield, particularly as Guardiola seeks a suitable partner for Rodri.
However, any potential move for Luiz is expected to come at a considerable cost. Reports from January suggested that Aston Villa manager Unai Emery values Luiz at £100 million, indicating that Manchester City may need to invest heavily to secure his services.
