Manchester Metropolis now have a real probability of signing a £45 million Liverpool goal after making an strategy a few potential switch, in response to a latest report.
Pep Guardiola threatens to give up Man Metropolis over squad measurement
The Blues introduced an finish to the 2024/25 season on the Etihad on Tuesday evening, beating AFC Bournemouth 3-1. Metropolis now have one last away recreation in opposition to Fulham on Sunday to make sure they’re within the Champions League subsequent season, however it’s a marketing campaign that Pep Guardiola goes to need to neglect pretty quickly.
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Following Manchester Metropolis’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth, they’re on the cusp of Champions League qualification, with the Sky Blues’ “maverick” the star.
Given the poor begin to the season, Metropolis spent huge in January to attempt to higher their probabilities of having a robust second half of the marketing campaign. That didn’t totally go to plan, and now heading into the summer season, Guardiola has revealed that he’ll go away Metropolis if the membership doesn’t trim the squad down, as he doesn’t need to have gamers watching within the stands.
Guardiola informed Sky Sports activities, by way of BBC: “I mentioned to the membership I do not need that [a bigger squad]. I do not need to go away 5 – 6 gamers within the freezer. I do not need that. I’ll give up. Make a shorter squad; I’ll keep.
“It is unattainable for my soul to [tell] my gamers within the tribune [stands] that they can’t play.”
Man Metropolis to battle Liverpool for Kerkez
Whereas Guardiola desires his Metropolis crew to be shortened down, the Blues hierarchy could produce other concepts, as in response to iNews, Man Metropolis need to signal Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth.
It was thought of that Liverpool had been the frontrunners to signal the left-back, as they’ve already held talks with the participant a few transfer to Anfield, however as of but they haven’t made a switch provide. Metropolis have made enquiries about signing Kerkez, and they’re now seen as ‘real rivals for his signature’.
The actual fact Liverpool haven’t made a proposal has left the door open for Metropolis, who’re taking a look at bringing in a brand new left-back, as Guardiola desires a specialist participant to play in that place. Incoming sporting director Hugo Viana is known to be a fan of Kerkez.
Kerkez, who has been dubbed a “mad man” by teammate Marcus Tavernier, is claimed to be valued at £45 million by the Cherries, and whereas he’s underneath contract till the summer season of 2028, there may be an expectancy they may enable the participant to depart so long as their price ticket is met.
The 21-year-old has been at Bournemouth for the reason that summer season of 2023, and in his two years within the Premier League, he has gained many admirers for his direct, attacking fashion of play from left-back, a mode that may see him flourish in groups comparable to Man Metropolis or Liverpool.
