Manchester City return to Premier League action this week as they travel to Brighton on Thursday night before a visit to Nottingham Forest this weekend. Pep Guardiola’s side have two games in-hand over current leaders Arsenal and a clean sweep between now and the end of the season will see them crowned champions of England once again.
City’s success in the Premier League makes them one of the most attractive clubs in the world for players looking for transfers. The summer window is quickly approaching and the Citizens will soon be able to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into business.
The reigning Premier League champions have been linked with some exciting targets ahead of the summer. As the rumours continue to swirl, we have put together a predicted starting XI for the 2024/25 season, taking into account City’s current players and their interest in new recruits.
Take a look below at how Guardiola could line up if the rumours come to fruition. The values included are from their transfer fee, reported price tag, and current Transfermarkt value.
1. GK: Ederson
Signed for Man City in 2017 for £35 million and is their unrivalled first choice
2. RB: Kyle Walker
Signed from Spurs in 2017 for £45 million and is close to notching his 300th appearance for City
3. CB: Rúben Dias
Worth an impressive £69 million, he has missed just five league games this season
4. CB: Manuel Akanji
Currently valued at £36 million, Akanji will be in competition for a starting centre-back spot, but he has made 41 appearances across all competitions this season