Manchester City have agreed a fee with Stade Rennais for the transfer of winger Jeremy Doku.
For perhaps the first time in his seven summers in charge, there has been an air of desperation from Pep Guardiola in the transfer window this week.
Additionally, City have a growing injury crisis and were without Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones and Bernardo Silva at the weekend while Joao Cancelo and Aymeric Laporte weren't involved as they edge towards the exit door. Under so much strain, Guardiola admitted some big decisions will have to be made in the market."We will need everyone with this schedule and calendar. Over the next one or two [weeks] the club have to take some important decisions with the squad.
The Blues appeared to be closing in on the West Ham playmaker but have cooled their interest as the Brazilian is now under investigation for betting rules breaches by the FA, which has led to City finally settling on signing a winger. The signing of Doku itself appears a bit of a risk, especially at such a high price, and it remains to be seen how he will fare in Manchester. But the signing does indicate Guardiola's plans for his squad and namely Phil Foden. It's exciting news.
But with no signing in the door for when City faced Newcastle and with De Bruyne and Bernardo out, Foden finally got a chance from the off in an important game to show what he can do. He didn't disappoint. Our team of City experts will be on top of all the goings-on at the Etihad for the remainder of the summer window and beyond, and you can get the latest updates and inside information to your phone by joining our new free WhatsApp community below.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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