Manchester City are said to be interested in competing with Liverpool for the transfer of the highly rated Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund.
This update comes courtesy of Football Insider with Pep Guardiola’s men also looking to challenge the Reds for the signing of teenage prodigy Jude Bellingham.
The Merseysiders have made the midfield department their top priority over the course of the next two transfer windows with Sport Bild stating that FSG will sanction the release of £85.9m worth of funds for the potential acquisition of the 19-year-old. years.
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However, it may be the case that whoever provides the most compelling case for Unique Sports Management wins, with the aforementioned outlet reporting that the organization has ‘a firm plan in place’ for the youngster once he turns 18.
While we are always in the business of looking for young talent well before they reach their respective peaks, it seems unlikely that a new striker will be high on the priority list given that we are set to lose as many as three midfielders in 2023.
However, that is not to say that our business is entirely about providing options in the middle of the park, it is an area where we simply cannot afford to skimp given the difficulties we have faced so far in 2022/23.
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