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Pep Guardiola decides Man City's top two transfer targets after Julian Alvarez departure

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Updated 16:36 13 Aug 2024 GMT+1Published 16:26 13 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Pep Guardiola decides Man City's top two transfer targets after Julian Alvarez departure

The City boss is targeting two of the world's best to improve his squad.

Ben McCrum

Ben McCrum

Pep Guardiola has reportedly decided on Manchester City’s two top transfer targets to further improve his side.

After just two seasons in the Premier League, Manchester City have sold Julian Alvarez for a club record sale of £81.5m.

The World Cup winner will join La Liga club Atletico Madrid on a six-year deal and offer City the chance to further improve their already impressive side.

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And a new report has revealed the two top targets that Manchester City boss Guardiola will look to target in the future.

As reported by The Athletic, the sale of Alvarez has resurfaced City's interest in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo who would instantly settle the ongoing debate on who will start on the right wing for City.

The Brazilian forward made 51 appearances for Madrid last season, scoring 17 goals and assisting nine while winning both the La Liga and Champions League titles.

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However, despite Guardiola being a big admirer of Rodrygo, it is unlikely that a transfer for him can be completed this summer, with the transfer window set to close in just over two weeks on August 30.

The Spanish manager is also reportedly looking within the Premier League for one of City's next two big signings, with Crystal Palace star man Eberechi Eze the target.

The 26-year-old was under serious consideration by City leadership last summer and informal conversations have resurfaced about pursuing the midfielder.

Eze made 31 appearances for Crystal Palace last season, scoring 11 goals and assisting six, and is set to be perhaps their most important player in the upcoming season following the departure of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich.

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After making his tournament debut for England at Euro 2024, Eze's stock is at an all time high, likely meaning any deal for the player will cost City most of the money gained by the Alvarez sale.

Eberechi Eze made three appearances for England at Euro 2024. (Image: Getty)
Eberechi Eze made three appearances for England at Euro 2024. (Image: Getty)

Ahead of the Community Shield match against local rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Guardiola praised Alvarez

"It was a joy to work with him. I learnt a lot from him and hopefully he can find what he was looking for," said Guardiola.

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"He believes his period here must be over so both clubs arrive to an agreement. He's incredibly loved by the team for his behaviour but like I said many times for many players, he wants to leave and have a new challenge."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Manchester City, Transfer News, Premier League, Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid, Pep Guardiola, La Liga

Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum

Ben is a sports journalist who specialises in football and MMA. He has written for publications such as Manchester Evening News, WiganToday, Manchester World and beIN Sports. Throughout his career he has interviewed top athletes in MMA including Tom Aspinall and Michael Bisping.

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