Manchester City Advance on £68m Signing, Target Two More January Transfers

Despite already securing Vitor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush this month, Manchester City are reportedly pushing to acquire three more players before the January transfer window closes.

After a quiet summer, the Premier League champions have been forced to strengthen their squad due to an injury crisis that has left them outside the top four. The recent signings of Khusanov, Reis and Marmoush were a necessary response to this situation.

According to reports, Manchester City have made progress in their efforts to sign Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus this month. With Kyle Walker’s departure to AC Milan leaving a gap at right-back, the club has turned their attention to the Italian side.

While Juventus has maintained a £68m asking price for Cambiaso, City’s reported progress suggests a deal could be completed before the deadline. However, he is not their only target, as the club is also said to be interested in Douglas Luiz and finalizing a deal for Juma Bah this month.

The potential £68m price tag for Cambiaso is significant, especially for a January transfer, but City needs to address their right-back situation definitively. Cambiaso’s versatility, being able to play on both sides of the defense, makes him an attractive option.

If Cambiaso joins the club along with the other recent signings, City’s January spending could exceed £150m, reminiscent of the early days of Pep Guardiola’s tenure when he was eager for reinforcements.

Cambiaso, at 24 years old, is entering his prime at an opportune moment for Manchester City. Analyst Ben Mattinson has praised the player as “athletic” and “defensively solid,” suggesting he could be a valuable addition to the squad as they look to strengthen their defense and climb back into the top four.