Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has promised to back Manuel Pellegrini in the transfer market this summer.
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Speaking to the club’s official website, the Emirati businessman has outlined his intent to shuffle the club’s options, offloading some players while also brining some “high-quality individuals” to the club.
The club also need to lower the average age of their squad, with a large swathe of their personnel having been allowed to mature together,
In this feature, we look at five players that City could sign in order to return them to the top of the Premier League and to help their Chilean coach make some considerable headway in the Champions League.
Paul Pogba
If Manchester City are to sign Paul Pogba, they face tremendous competition, with the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain all linked to his signature.
The powerhouse midfielder is one of the finest young players in the world today, and he would appear to be a perfect fit for Premier League action.
Should City stump up the cash to tempt Juventus to sell, then the French international would be arguably the ideal replacement for Cote d’Ivoire veteran Yaya Toure, who has been linked with a move away from the club.
Ross Barkley
The Everton midfielder—like many of his teammates—struggled during the 2014-15 season, but a few underwhelming performances haven’t raised questions about his undoubted potential.
A need to both lower the average age of the squad and augment the home-grown quota would make the England international an appealing prospect for City.
The Mirror reported earlier this year that the Citizens, as well as fellow suitors Chelsea, would need to part with £50 million to persuade Everton to part with their brightest talent.
Kevin De Bruyne
Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, like the aforementioned Pogba, is a player who was offloaded by one of City’s Premier League rivals before demonstrating his class abroad.
The midfielder has been a key figure for Wolfsburg this season as they have returned to the Champions League, contributing 10 goals and a whopping 20 assists in 34 outings in the German top flight.
While the player appears content in Germany, could he pass up the chance to return to the Premier League and prove to Jose Mourinho just what he’s missing out on!
Raheem Sterling
Liverpool and England forward Raheem Sterling has made no secret of his desire to leave Anfield.
The 20-year-old will not be signing a new contract at the club, and while Brendan Rodgers has been bullish about his desire to keep hold of the youngster, Liverpool may well consider a sale for their wantaway star should the deal be right.
Alex Song
The Cameroon midfielder may not as be as glorious an addition as some of the other players listed here, but he is an experienced Premier League campaigner and could contribute a touch of class to the midfield.
The Daily Mail report that, with contract talks stalling with West Ham United, the Barcelona man is eyeing a move to join either Liverpool or the Citizens.