Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has surprised many by indicating that the club’s transfer business for a new striker is done, and that the Cityzens will not be bringing in a backup forward for Erling Haaland. The sale of Julian Alvarez leaves a gap on the bench for a striker, but Guardiola is confident that he has enough resources to replace the Norwegian international.

​Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has surprised many by indicating that the club’s transfer business for a new striker is done, and that the Cityzens will not be bringing in a backup forward for Erling Haaland. The sale of Julian Alvarez leaves a gap on the bench for a striker, but Guardiola is confident that he has enough resources to replace the Norwegian international.