Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will not be making any new signings in the January transfer window.
After a slow start to the season, City have hit form in recent weeks and have climbed to second in the Premier League after a run of five successive wins.
Their growing momentum has also seen them reach the final of the Carabao Cup, the fourth round of the FA Cup and the last 16 of the Champions League.
The only notable area of weakness this term has been at centre forward, with both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus missing a large number of games due to injuries and coronavirus-related self-isolation.
With no specialist senior back-up, Guardiola’s alternatives have been deploying winger Ferran Torres as a makeshift striker, Kevin De Bruyne or Raheem Sterling as ‘false nines’ or giving a chance to 17-year-old Liam Delap.
But Guardiola told beIN Sports: “We will not sign any deal during the winter transfer market.
"We did not discuss this, but we will end the season with the players that we have now.”
Guardiola accepts there have been times when the lack of a centre forward has been noticeable, but he is convinced there is enough quality in the squad to ensure it is not a major issue.
“This is one of our ways,” he said. “There were matches where we needed an attacker but at that time two of them were injured.
“One had been injured for a long time – Sergio Aguero. The other two had the coronavirus.
“That’s why we sometimes play in this way, other times we are forced to do that because of a pressing need.
“It’s an alternative plan, which we can rely on given the talents we have in the various positions.”
Sesdikmnot
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ok Aguero is the best footballr. for man city
Masdepy
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No oil money for now that's it
when a small fun club talking
SWEEPERKEEPER
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When Aguero comes back he will be like a new signing .
Mulema Faisal
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of course we have more talented boys
Leebeikprs
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ok manager
yepiosuyz
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Well done Guardiola
Aizatazizan
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Haaland please
kiobetyz
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Arent you a bayern fan
good question 🤣
Akwasi_Amankwaa
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What might he be probably thinking of.
lobabdkmny
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Better you sign one good central defenders and two fast attacking strikers in case of injuries or COVID-19 pandemic.
Yes, to complement the ones he has. Think of futurity when there used to be injuries, you will have something to fall back to and forge ahead. Think about that.
Beaclmsyz
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we need Haaland please.
CaydidYare
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Better you sign one good central defenders and two fast attacking strikers in case of injuries or COVID-19 pandemic.
[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] defender? r u damn
Citizen18
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but please we need Messi our team this time around
Arent you a bayern fan
mgbakwu
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I still believe Patrick Bamford is a good move
the Yong. shall grow ,height is also a good asset for a fowardliner
Diyairtu
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this season Manchester city will win everything [ko]
Likaekosty
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u need the goat
Likaekosty
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that's the kind of coach we Barcelona needs
clcmancity
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Did you just say sterling and Torres? Are you even watching football or someone is explaining it to you? Sterling had already established in Liverpool under Klopp before coming to man city and as for Torres he is already a good player before coming to city. Come on do you really understand the meaning of developing a player. An example is Robert Lewandoski, Gundogan, Hummel, Dembele etc that Klopp developed them from nothing at Dortmund to world class players seen by big clubs and bought
Sterling and klopp!!! what's the relation between the two you that watch football?
Komablmtuy
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But city need the attacker.
shreyasKDB
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No oil money for now that's it
You were literally born before us with Russian oil [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] in 2003.
BIBEKKOIRALA
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defense is far better than your 3*
tampumi
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I still believe Patrick Bamford is a good move
There is nothing for a big team like City in that boy
tampumi
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I still believe Patrick Bamford is a good move
Yhuu thts another Jesus theres nothing a big team like city in that boy
Bozadilosz
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but please we need Messi our team this time around
Trvipp_mike
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No oil money for now that's it
Says the Chelsea fan with your Russian oil money since 2003[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
skybluecityzen
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We need a striker, a potent poacher with potential,someone young coz city are running out of time with Aguero,I suggest we go for Andre Silva:- 12 goals in 15 game this season🔥
skybluecityzen
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We need a striker, a potent poacher with potential,someone young coz city are running out of time with Aguero,I suggest we go for Andre Silva:- 12 goals in 15 game this season🔥💪
kocmpsu
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Did you just say sterling and Torres? Are you even watching football or someone is explaining it to you? Sterling had already established in Liverpool under Klopp before coming to man city and as for Torres he is already a good player before coming to city. Come on do you really understand the meaning of developing a player. An example is Robert Lewandoski, Gundogan, Hummel, Dembele etc that Klopp developed them from nothing at Dortmund to world class players seen by big clubs and bought
Sterling was an absolute flop at Liverpool, Pep helped him become a better player all round. I mean come on man, who would've wanted The Sterling of Liverpool, he was a disaster. And i mentioned Delap and Foden too. Aren't they players too? Players that PEP developed. Why didn't u mention them? You're just a salty unimportant sadist, you're looking for every flaw in Pep to castigate him as if he's expected to be perfect. Pep has developed some serious players and yes even Messi, maybe Messi was good before he came but do you understand the meaning of "develop", it means to "advance further" in growth and that is what Pep does. He advances talents to make them reach heights never attained before. He shows them a different perspective of things. To develop doesn't mean he built them from scratch but he helped them become even better. Even some players that may not have preferred Pep still say one thing and that's that Pep taught them new things and helped develop them so i don't know what your problem is. Pls educate yourself before you start talking nonsense in public Don't reply me unless you have something sensible to say
wachiraah
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yiu spent in werner 🤡🤡🤡
Dagan1999
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Only those who lives on drugs knows the effects. I leave you on your addiction.
You need some help . I heard the UK has free health care . Make use of that
Dagan1999
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Then pep didn’t spend half the time too from 2008 to 2012 to coach an already established player. Give me legit facts men blc as I’m concerned the only player he is still trying to establish is Foden until then no one else
Pep developed Thiago , Kimmich , Pedro , MESSI , Foden , Sterling , Jesus , Stones etc.
Whalashishi
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Please go to sleep . You need some rest . Your brain isn't working properly. You are the most delusional person ever . Like wow.....wow
Only those who lives on drugs knows the effects. I leave you on your addiction.
Dagan1999
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Then pep didn’t spend half the time too from 2008 to 2012 to coach an already established player. Give me legit facts men blc as I’m concerned the only player he is still trying to establish is Foden until then no one else
GyanRanjan
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A lot of our players are not pulling their weight. City has enough talent in the youth squad and out on loan . City should only try and sign Haaland.
Correct...I wish HAALAND join CITY Bcz It will be lovely to watch him banging goals and Debruyne making Assists... They both will break records for Season after Season 🥵🤑🤑
Whalashishi
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You do realize that Rijkaard only spent half the time developing Messi from 2004 - 2008 and Pep from 2008 - 2012 .
Then pep didn’t spend half the time too from 2008 to 2012 to coach an already established player. Give me legit facts men blc as I’m concerned the only player he is still trying to establish is Foden until then no one else
Dagan1999
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You are the person high drug addict like you who can’t back up himself. Supporters with no focus or background. Grow up ass hole. I can only speak to you if you have facts until then kiss my ass dumb ass
Please go to sleep . You need some rest . Your brain isn't working properly. You are the most delusional person ever . Like wow.....wow
Whalashishi
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You are high my friend . Please stop taking drugs
You are the person high drug addict like you who can’t back up himself. Supporters with no focus or background. Grow up ass hole. I can only speak to you if you have facts until then kiss my ass dumb ass
Dagan1999
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Something is wrong with you, does Messi look like a player pep developed? Messi had already developed under Frank Rijkard if u argue go back and look at videos of Messi football in the days of Eto’o, Ronaldino, Thierry Henry, Xavi, iniesta etc. since from birth he was already made. Pep has never 👎 developed any player so go and argue with your four fathers or bring legit proves.
You do realize that Rijkaard only spent half the time developing Messi from 2004 - 2008 and Pep from 2008 - 2012 .
Whalashishi
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Foden,Sterling,Torres, Delap
Did you just say sterling and Torres? Are you even watching football or someone is explaining it to you? Sterling had already established in Liverpool under Klopp before coming to man city and as for Torres he is already a good player before coming to city. Come on do you really understand the meaning of developing a player. An example is Robert Lewandoski, Gundogan, Hummel, Dembele etc that Klopp developed them from nothing at Dortmund to world class players seen by big clubs and bought
Dagan1999
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Something is wrong with you, does Messi look like a player pep developed? Messi had already developed under Frank Rijkard if u argue go back and look at videos of Messi football in the days of Eto’o, Ronaldino, Thierry Henry, Xavi, iniesta etc. since from birth he was already made. Pep has never 👎 developed any player so go and argue with your four fathers or bring legit proves.
You are high my friend . Please stop taking drugs
Whalashishi
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Pep developed Messi
Something is wrong with you, does Messi look like a player pep developed? Messi had already developed under Frank Rijkard if u argue go back and look at videos of Messi football in the days of Eto’o, Ronaldino, Thierry Henry, Xavi, iniesta etc. since from birth he was already made. Pep has never 👎 developed any player so go and argue with your four fathers or bring legit proves.
Dagan1999
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We don’t need signings..we’ve got Ruben stones🔥🔥
Laporte will come back from injury and so to will Ake . Not to mention that City have Harwood-Bellis in the youth team.
Whalashishi
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Pep developed Messi
Wh
Dagan1999
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They have Decent team even for NEXT SEASON... Why they will sign in winter window??? 🙄🙄😔
A lot of our players are not pulling their weight. City has enough talent in the youth squad and out on loan . City should only try and sign Haaland.
Dagan1999
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That’s allow you are good at only signing, you have never established a young player to be recognized as great. You already have enough players to last you for years so why sign again.
Pep developed Messi
bawadkmnpr
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Shitt. what is wrong with Pep😡😡😡😡. we need hitman upfront we need Striker
lobabdkmny
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Better you sign one good central defenders and two fast attacking strikers in case of injuries or COVID-19 pandemic.
mgbakwu
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I still believe Patrick Bamford is a good move
citabikpuy
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No oil money for now that's it
yiu spent in werner 🤡🤡🤡
Aguerooooo10
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this season i can chill