In full doubt after five consecutive defeats, Manchester City and Pep Guardiola are active on the transfer market to strengthen their squad.
The Sky Blues' priority: finding an heir to Rodri Hernández, their master of playing in midfield, crowned Ballon d'Or this year. According to TEAMtalkthe Premier League champions are targeting Adam Wharton, a 20-year-old English midfielder playing at Crystal Palace. Under contract with the Eagles until 2029, Wharton is one of the most promising talents of his generation and has already attracted the attention of several European clubs.
City could take action this winter with a substantial offer to secure the services of Wharton. Crystal Palace, aware of the growing interest in their player, retains control for the moment, but a sale in January seems plausible.
For Guardiola, the arrival of such a player could offer solutions in midfield, where the absence of Rodri is sorely felt. It remains to be seen whether the Sky Blues will manage to convince the Eagles to part with their nugget.
