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£65M SOLUTION: GUARDIOLA TARGETS SEMENYO AFTER LEVERKUSEN LOSS
After a shocking home loss to Leverkusen, Man City's hopes in the UCL are in doubt. Pep may spend big on Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo to partner with Haaland.
Pep Guardiola shook things up for Tuesday's Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen, keeping only Nico González in the starting lineup, and it didn't work out.
Manchester City lost at home in the group stage for the first time since September 2018 against Olympique Lyonnais. Leverkusen won comfortably, 2-0, at the Etihad.
Nico O'Reilly, Jérémy Doku, and Phil Foden came on at halftime, with Rayan Cherki and Erling Braut Håland joining them later, but they didn't really threaten Leverkusen's goal.
Now, City's chances of finishing in the top eight in the Champions League are in doubt. They're heading to Real Madrid in two weeks, before playing Bodø/Glimt near the Arctic Circle and then Galatasaray at home in late January.
After the game, Guardiola talked about his team's lack of depth, which might push him to make a move in the January transfer market for what some are calling the best winger in the country.
Man City Eyes Attacking Options
This past January, Manchester City spent around £180 million on Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, Juma Bah, Nico González, and Omar Marmoush, outspending all other Premier League clubs combined.
Reports from Spain say they might spend big again this winter, with Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo as a 'priority target.'
Man City is reportedly 'considering' a January move for the Ghanaian attacker, along with Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham, and others.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Semenyo has a £65 million release clause that kicks in on January 1st. This means he could choose his next club, and Bournemouth couldn't stop him from leaving.
How Semenyo Could Help Manchester City
Chris Waddle, a former England player, has claimed that Semenyo is the best winger in the country this season. Anantaajith Raghuraman from The Athletic even suggested he's 'the best player in the Premier League right now.'
That's not too far-fetched, seeing as he's already scored six goals and made three assists this season.
Semenyo has been a standout player in the league so far.
Only Håland, Igor Thiago, and Danny Welbeck have scored more goals. Among players with at least 10 shots on target, only Håland has a higher percentage, showing how clinical he's become.
One of the main benefits of signing Semenyo in January would be to take some pressure off Håland.
Håland already has 14 league goals, but the only other City player to score more than once is Maxime Estève, who scored two own goals in the game against Burnley in September.
Players like Foden, Cherki, and Doku have shown flashes of brilliance, but not as consistently as Semenyo has been performing on the South Coast.
So, alongside Håland, he could form a great partnership that could bring the good times back to the Etihad as they try to catch up with Premier League leaders Arsenal.
PHIL FODEN'S GOAL SENSE: WHY PEP PLAYS HIM WIDE DESPITE CENTRAL PREFERENCE
Pep Guardiola agrees with Thomas Tuchel that Phil Foden excels centrally, but says he must play wide for Man City due to his crucial goal-scoring instincts.
Pep Guardiola mentioned he might still play Phil Foden as a winger, even if Thomas Tuchel sees him mainly as a central player for England.
Tuchel thinks Foden is best as a No. 10 or a false nine. Guardiola agrees that Foden shines in the middle but noted he can still score goals starting from the wing. Guardiola says Foden is willing to play as a winger when needed.
Foden scored twice in City’s 3-2 victory over Leeds. He is City’s second-highest scorer this season, with six goals in all competitions. That's more than wingers like Jeremy Doku, Savinho, and Oscar Bobb have scored combined.
Guardiola said, “I agree with Thomas. I prefer Phil close to the box, behind the striker. Players with a nose for goal need to be near the goal. He can play wide with another player inside, but I like him in central positions.
“Savio, Jeremy, and even Oscar have qualities as wingers that the other three [central players] don't. I like players who arrive and have the feeling they can score. Top teams have many players who score. If only Erling Haaland scores, we’re in trouble.”
Guardiola thinks Foden is back to his 2023-24 form, when he scored 27 goals and was named Footballer of the Year. He also said that managing Foden is a joy.
He added, “This season, Phil is back to his best. When he first trained with us at 16 or 17, we were amazed. He’s improved every year.
“He was the league's best player two years ago when we won the Premier League against West Ham. Last season was similar to the team’s overall performance.
“Phil’s growth is great for many reasons. It’s a joy and a gift to have him.
“He’s happy and eager. If I tell him, ‘Phil, you need to play here,’ even in a position that doesn’t suit him, like on the right or left wing, he’ll say, ‘I want to play right or left. I want to help the team. I want to run.
MAN CITY TARGETS FOREST MIDFIELDER ELLIOT ANDERSON IN TRANSFER RAID
Manchester City is reportedly interested in signing Nottingham Forest's dynamic midfielder Elliot Anderson next year. The 23-year-old would add quality to Guardiola's midfield.
According to a recent report in The Daily Mail, Manchester City is interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Word is, the Manchester club might try to bring the English player to Etihad Stadium next year.
Anderson is playing well this season, putting up some nice performances for Nottingham in the middle of the field. So far, the 23-year-old has one goal and one assist in 16 games for the club in all competitions.
He has done a good job protecting the defence, with 33 tackles, 20 blocks, 12 interceptions, and 12 clearances in the Premier League. He has also been accurate with his passing, completing 83.2% of his passes in the league (stats via fbref.com).
His contract with Nottingham Forest runs through the summer of 2029, so Man City will need to make a good offer if they really want to sign him next year.
Is Anderson a Smart Move for Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola?
Anderson has a lot of energy in the midfield. He likes to tackle and can make important interceptions.
He will also clear the ball when needed. Anderson mainly plays as a box-to-box midfielder, but he can also play as a number ten or as a left-winger. With his Premier League experience, he should not need much time to settle in at Man City.
Anderson would definitely add quality to Guardiola’s midfield. He has the potential to compete for a starting spot at the Etihad Stadium in the years to come.
At 23, Anderson’s best years are ahead of him, making him a solid choice for Man City in the future. He is already good enough to help them compete on all fronts. Guardiola should seriously consider trying to sign him this winter or at the end of the season.
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