Manchester City are looking to add to Antoine Semenyo's arrival this month and could now be set to gazump rival suitors to land a highly-coveted star.
Man City look to seal new additions
The Premier League title race is live and the Citizens are hoping to capitalise in order to catch up with Arsenal, who sit six points above them in the top-flight after 21 matches.
Pep Guardiola is someone with plenty of experience when it comes to seeing triumphs over the line, though he made it clear before his side took on Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-final that internal growth as a unit is every bit as important as silverware.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match-3
He said: "It's not about winning or not winning trophies, it's about how the team grows up, how the team is better. Last season we didn't deserve to win more than just one trophy because we didn't play good. The satisfaction to win a trophy when we are not playing good can happen - knock-out stages, being lucky. It's not about that, believe me."
Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson could be the latest star to join Manchester City, although it remains to be seen if his £100 million valuation will be met by the close of play in February.
Truthfully, there is plenty of work to be done from Guardiola's perspective, though his experimental line-up against Exeter City in the FA Cup last weekend that helped claim a 10-1 victory illustrated that there is also plenty of promising talent from within.
Now, he could be set to step up the chase for a pivotal new addition as Manchester City look to fend off competition from elsewhere for a lucrative star.
Man City director Hugo Viana considering formal Marc Guehi bid
According to talkSPORT's Alex Crook, Man City chief Hugo Viana could make a formal offer for Crystal Palace and England star Marc Guehi this month.
His valuation is deemed to be in and around the £35 million mark, and they may be handed an advantage by the fact Liverpool are likely to wait until the summer to try and land the defender on a free transfer once his contract in South London expires.
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Manchester City are looking to make another signing after welcoming Antoine Semenyo to the team.
Enjoying a profitable campaign, Guehi has registered three goals and four assists in 33 appearances across all competitions, while he has also managed to win 103 duels on league duty, imposing himself as Crystal Palace continue to fight on several fronts.
Part of Manchester City's potential bid this month may be to leap in front of European sides, who will be able to snare him on a pre-contract deal ahead of the summer window.
Guehi is likely to keep his options open for now, and it will now be over to Guardiola and his collegues to put forward a proposal that can get the Three Lions man to come to the table.