Manchester City are having a superb season so far as they continue to dominate the proceedings against most of their opponents. They are currently trailing the Premier League leaders Liverpool by one point and are looking to bridge the gap as soon as possible with the midseason point right around the corner.
The Citizens, however, have been stricken by injury worries to a number of their key players. The midfield department have been the worst hit by this crisis with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva not being able to play on a regular basis. This might lead Pep Guardiola to splash the cash in the January transfer market once again, as he keeps a keen eye on his desired targets.
One such player, who is red hot on the Spaniard’s radar is the Brazilian midfielder Allan who is currently plying his trade at the Italian giants Napoli. According to Calciomercato 24, the 27-year-old midfield ace has been one of the prime targets for the Manchester City manager, as he might look to add more steel to his squad and especially the midfield.
The move, in the current scenario, makes complete sense for the Citizens as they are looking to bring in younger players who can serve them after the departure of stalwarts like David Silva and Fernandinho. Both the midfield aces might look to leave soon, with their age catching up on their skills, which makes it even more important for the reigning Premier League champions to get someone like Allan to add to their midfield.
The Brazilian has played 21 games for the Serie A giants, adding a world of stability to their midfield so far this season. His agility, as well as composure in the heart of the pitch, could be deemed perfect for the English game, which would help him thrive at Manchester City if they can land him.
Pep Guardiola has already seen his midfield crumble under pressure in the match against Chelsea, as the Blues got the better of them and built the game from the middle of the pitch to beat the Citizens by 2-0. Also during their 3-1 win against Everton, there were moments when Ilkay Gundogan was not able to dictate the terms and lost the ball in the midfield.
The situation has been so dire for the former Barcelona manager that he had to use John Stones, who is an out-and-out centre-back by trait, as a defensive midfielder to hold the midfield together as Fernandinho was rested in the League Cup clash against Leicester City. So it is imperative for Guardiola to bring in a player like Allan to strengthen his midfield for the future.
