Manchester City are on the lookout for premium talent this summer and could now be about to stump Barcelona in the hunt for one of their main targets, per a report.
Man City in swift post-season turnaround
After a trophyless season, albeit one that yielded Champions League qualification, Pep Guardiola and his side will swiftly move on to the challenge of claiming glory in the Club World Cup next month.
With take-off soon to come, the Citizens could head to the United States with some fresh arrivals under their belt as they aim to claim the prize before preparing for the Premier League to return.
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Rodri Pep Guardiola Manchester City
Despite Rodri returning to the fold, midfield additions are set to be a priority and AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders could be on his way to Manchester City for a fee in the region of £50 million.
Lyon's Rayan Cherki could be another swift incoming at the Etihad Stadium for as little as £20 million, indicating that plenty of movement is underway to ensure the Citizens are fully equipped for a tilt at becoming champions of the world.
Belief in Guardiola's long-term project is key for Manchester City and something chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has in abundance, as he pointed out in a recent interview discussing the club's future prospects.
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He stated: "One thing we have with Pep, which is so fundamental, is one word: trust. And that trust is what, in the good times, allows you to keep winning. And in the tough times, that’s where that trust really shows up."
Putting that theme into practice, Manchester City are now hoping to usurp Barcelona in their hunt for a new goalkeeper, per recent developments.
Man City make offer to sign Barcelona target Joan Garcia
According to reports in Spain via Sport Witness, Manchester City have entered the race to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia and will now look to steal a march on Barcelona to land the Spain international after submitting an offer for his signature.
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Newcastle United, Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli and Inter Milan are also in the picture and a decision could be reached by the end of the week with regards to his next destination.
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Previously, Garcia has been likened to Lionel Messi due to his influence over Espanyol matches by Manolo Gonzalez, which is quite the compliment when viewed in the correct context.
Earning adulation for his displays, the 24-year-old has recorded a save percentage rate of 75.5% in La Liga from 192 shots faced across the campaign.
Ederson and Stefan Ortega remain two strong shot-stoppers for Guardiola to pick from, but Manchester City's move for another established stopper could signal change on that front. Now, supporters will watch on with eager eyes to see if the Citizens can push a deal over the line this summer.