Manchester City is apparently pursuing a versatile and highly acclaimed talent that has caught the attention of Erling Haaland, in an effort to outbid Real Madrid for his services.
Manchester City transfer updates
Pep Guardiola’s team is among the most formidable squads in Europe, if not the most formidable, but it is crucial to continuously strategize fresh signings for the upcoming summer. Despite potential trophy wins this season, a new sense of vitality may be required at the Etihad as some players are rumoured to be considering transfers.
One potential player City may pursue is Lucas Paqueta, a midfielder from West Ham and Brazil, who was heavily supported to join the team last summer. However, the transfer was cancelled due to betting accusations against him. The Citizens still seem interested in him, and he would definitely be eager to join the current Premier League champions.
Troyes’ young player Savio will go to City in the upcoming summer. The 19-year-old is presently on loan at La Liga team Girona, where he has scored five goals and provided seven assists this season.
Important present players need to be secured with new contracts. A recent report suggests that Ederson is a player they want to sign a contract extension with soon.
Man City want Achraf Hakimi
Manchester City is reportedly planning to pursue Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi in order to outmanoeuvre Real Madrid for his signing, as per AS via Sport Witness.
Manchester City were identified as a “interested party” in the article, considering the £239,000-a-week player as a possible replacement for Kyle Walker last summer. However, Walker ultimately decided to remain at the Etihad instead.
City is seen as a competitor to Madrid in the pursuit of signing Hakimi during the upcoming summer transfer window, since he is certain to leave PSG.
If Guardiola successfully persuades the 25-year-old Moroccan to join the club, he might be an excellent long-term successor for the 33-year-old Walker.
| Achraf Hakimi’s Ligue 1 stats this season | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 16 |
| Starts | 13 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 4 |
| Key passes per game | 1.6 |
| Tackles per game | 1.2 |
| Pass completion rate | 89.1% |
He has accumulated 30 goal involvements (13 goals and 17 assists) in 105 games for PSG, showcasing his offensive prowess at a right-back. Kylian Mbappe has previously referred to him as the finest in the world in his position. He is capable of playing in midfield as well, and his versatility is an additional asset in his skills.
There are little drawbacks to City signing Hakimi, except for the high cost. Haaland has expressed his appreciation for Hakimi, naming him as one of the best players he’s played with in 2022.
“I believe that Achraf Hakimi and Riyad Mahrez are the best choices.” They were both highly skilled.