Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Barcelona attacking midfielder Pedri in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Pedri would be a dream signing for Pep Guardiola, but Manchester City have no chance of signing the 22-year-old Barcelona star anytime soon. He is one of the best players in La Liga and an indispensable asset for Barcelona. They will not want to lose a player of his caliber anytime soon.
Manchester City need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, especially ahead of the impending departure of Kevin De Bruyne at the end of the season. The Belgian playmaker has announced that he will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract.
The 22-year-old Spanish international would have been an exceptional acquisition for Manchester City. The youngster is already operating at a top-class level in La Liga, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. Guardiola could have turned him into a superstar.
The Spaniard is a big part of Barcelona’s future, and it is no surprise that the Spanish club are unwilling to sanction his departure amid his links with Manchester City. They cannot afford to lose players like him if they want to fight for major trophies.
Manchester City need an elite creator
Meanwhile, Manchester City are in desperate need of a quality creative midfielder who can replace Kevin De Bruyne. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the right additions over the next few weeks.
There is no doubt that the Premier League champions have the financial resources to pay top dollar for quality players, and they have an ambitious project as well. It will be interesting to see who they end up with.
Meanwhile, Pedri has no reason to leave Barcelona, and he will want to continue with his boyhood club. While Manchester City can be an attractive destination for most players, the Spaniard is enjoying his football at the Catalan club, and it is extremely unlikely that he will force an exit from Barcelona anytime soon.
Manchester City will have to move on to other targets, and it remains to be seen whether they can bring in a quality replacement for the Belgian international.
