Manchester City are closing in on their first signing of this transfer window after completing a deal to sign a “monster” defender, according to a transfer pundit.
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There are more than two weeks left until this January transfer window and it is expected to be a busy period Pep Guardiolaside as they look to strengthen their side after a poor 2024/25 campaign so far.
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The Blues were expected to go into this window looking for a new midfielder, with Rodri injured and not expected to return this season. But City are looking at other areas of the pitch to strengthen, as shown by the players they are interested in. The Blues are closing in on signing the Lens defender Abdulkodir Khunsanov after seeing a £33.5m bid accepted by the French side. The defender now needs to undergo a medical and complete the necessary paperwork before joining the club.
City are also keen to sign striker Omar Marmoush this month, where they agree personal terms with the player; only the transfer fee needs to be agreed between the two clubs now, with City hoping to complete it this week. In further news, Guardiola’s side are also interested in the signing Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, after the player excelled in Leicester’s academy, but they face strong opposition from Paris Saint-Germain.
Man City agree £33m deal to sign another ‘monster’ player
The Premier League champions are not stopping their transfers there, because according to Fabrizio Romano, Man City have now agreed a deal to sign another defender in Vitor Reis from Palmeiras.
Reis is just 19 years old and a product of Palmeiras’ academy, he went through the under-17 and under-20 levels before breaking into the first team. Reis, who is a centre-back by trade, has only played just over 20 games for the Brazilian side, but has done enough to merit a big move to City.
The defender has already made a huge impression in Brazil, with members of the Brazilian media labeling the young ace as “monster.” While journalist Bence Bocsak praised him for his passing ability, which will surely serve him well in Guardiola’s team. Romano reports that a verbal agreement has now been reached between City and Palmeiras for the package which is under 40 million euroswhich is approximately £33 million.
It is added that the Blues want to complete the transfer immediately and have the player join them this month. The young Brazilian should now undergo a medical at City and sign a contract soon, as the clubs complete the necessary documentation. Reis’ arrival will bolster Guardiola’s defensive options, and he would provide additional competition to John Stones, Rúben Dias and Nathan Ake.
