Manchester City is focusing on a £63m transfer following their late-game collapse against Brentford, highlighting defensive issues.
Brentford kept pushing, and City’s defense struggled. There were some standout moments, like Nathan Ake and Josko Gvardiol making crucial blocks. But honestly, it would’ve been unfair if Brentford hadn’t scored, given the chances they had. They netted two goals in the last ten minutes, which really crushed City’s momentum.
Guardiola pointed out that Brentford had a lot of players in the box, and with some key absences, City just couldn’t cope. He mentioned that they were tired and lacked the right skills to defend those high balls. It’s been a recurring issue for City lately, especially with injuries to John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Rodri. Those guys would definitely make a difference.
With injuries piling up, City is looking to the transfer market for help. Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt is on their radar. He had a great game recently, scoring a goal and providing two assists. If he joins, it could be a nice boost for the City attack, which has been creating chances, especially with players like Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden finding their form.
However, the real concern is the defense. City is also eyeing deals for Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis, which could be just as crucial. Khusanov is coming from Lens for £33.5m, and Reis from Palmeiras for £29.5m. Both are young talents who could step up this season.
This £63m double deal is all about shoring up a weak spot for Guardiola. Teams are starting to see vulnerabilities in City’s defense, and Brentford took full advantage. While attacking signings usually get fans excited, it’s these defensive moves that might be the most important right now.
