Manchester City never stop their machinery. While the echo of the 115 pending charges for alleged breaches of financial fair play remains unresolved, the club are already planning in view of the upcoming summer market. From the start of the hearing in September last year until its closure in December, everything has been in the hands of the independent commission. However, that has not frozen the club’s sporting plan. On the contrary, Guardiola and his entourage remain active, watching the market with the same appetite as ever. There are names on the table and clear targets, with no signs of spending restraint.
Manchester City Gearing Up For A Double Signing Of Florian Wirtz And Morgan Gibbs-White
From England, reports from Football Insider are circulating that point to an ambitious double target: Florian Wirtz, the jewel of Bayer Leverkusen, and Morgan Gibbs-White, a key figure at Nottingham Forest. The City board, according to those close to the club, are keen to complete both signings.
That intention is in line with moves in January, when they spent close to £200m without showing public concern about their legal situation. What is perceived from the outside is a confident stance, as if the club knows that the outcome of the case will not change its roadmap. Moreover, there are indications that they will sell youngsters such as James McAtee, whose departure could leave significant profits on their books. The strategy does not seem improvised.
This situation opens up more questions than answers. What is Guardiola really looking for with these profiles? Wirtz is a creative playmaker, with the ability to move between the lines, distribute play and score. His style fits the dynamic that Guardiola imposes, where tactical intelligence and decision making outweigh speed.
Should Manchester City Make A Move For Them?
Gibbs-White, on the other hand, offers more physicality, quick transitions and a quicker approach to the box. Together, they could fill a variety of team needs, but they could also stunt the growth of existing talents. Betting on them puts additional pressure on the financial structure, which is tricky if the verdict of the charges is not in the club’s favour. But so far, City are acting as if nothing is happening.
In my opinion, the club should be more cautious. Not just because of the pending process, but because of the message it sends. Signing high-profile players while the trial is still unresolved can be interpreted as a provocation. If Guardiola believes Wirtz is the ideal man, he will have to build a space for him without upsetting the balance.
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