Pep rules out new signings for Man City in January
Pep Guardiola has ruled out making additions to the Manchester City attack in the January transfer window.
The City boss admits his side have missed record goalscorer Sergio Aguero, but is convinced they have enough quality in the forward positions.
City have hit form in recent weeks, largely without the presence of a recognised striker.
Aguero has started just three games this season due to knee and hamstring injuries and he is currently self-isolating after being identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.
To compound matters, City’s only other senior centre forward Gabriel Jesus has also had time out with injury and coronavirus.
That has forced Guardiola to try other options such as deploying Kevin De Bruyne or Raheem Sterling as a ‘false nine’ or asking winger Ferran Torres to play as a striker.
As City chase the Premier League title – and success in three cup competitions – now might be a good time to strengthen but Guardiola insists he is happy with the choices he has.
Asked if there would be any signings this month, he gave a blunt “no” at a press conference. He was slightly more forthcoming in a TV interview.
“We will not sign any deal during the winter transfer market,” he told beIN Sports.
“We will end the season with the players that we have now.”
Aguero had been on the brink of returning to the starting line-up when he was told to isolate. He remains unavailable for tonight’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.