ANALYSIS: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could face a huge blow to his Premier League title chances if Manchester United and Arsenal make some important signings this summer.
Manchester City and Pep Guardiola were able to fend off Arsenal and retain their Premier League title last season, but this time they will face a strong Gunners squad, while local rivals Manchester United will hope they can face off alongside side after a good transfer window. the first two of the previous campaign.
Guardiola has suffered several knocks already, but the possibility remains that he and City find themselves in a devastating final month of the summer where they could be overshadowed by their rivals. Here, Express Sport analyzes what the worst-case scenario for Guardiola would be in the summer.
Mbappé at United
Kylian Mbappé has been publicly put up for sale by Paris Saint-Germain as the club believe he will not renew his contract in the French capital and they are hoping to get their money back with the star. Saudi Arabia have made him a huge offer, but it remains to be seen if he is interested in leaving Europe, if only for a year.
Especially if Sheikh Jassim takes over at United, the Red Devils have a vested interest in Mbappe and bringing him to the Premier League would have sent the title race completely out of control. Should the PSG star indeed appear on the red side of Manchester, it would certainly pose a problem for Guardiola in his bid to retain the title.
Bernardo Silva leaves the club
City and Guardiola have rarely stood in the way of their star exits, but following Riyad Mahrez’s departure to Saudi Arabia and Ilkay Gündogan’s free transfer to Barcelona, Guardiola would face another problem if Bernardo Silva joining them at the club would leave.
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The Portuguese maestro is said to be considering all his options, including a new contract and interests from PSG and the Middle East. However, he has been an important part of Guardiola’s squads over the years and another senior outing would almost certainly hamper them.
Arsenal to sign Caicedo
After beating City to sign Declan Rice for £105million, there is a chance the Gunners will rekindle their interest in Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. Arsenal were looking to sign both after the January window closed and with Liverpool closing in on their alternative Romeo Lavia, this could be the Ecuadorian they turn their sights to again.
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