An overhaul of Manchester City’s January squad could lead to a loan move For former midfielder Douglas Luiz according to reports.
The Premier League champions are in top form going into Sunday’s match 6-0 win over Ipswich TownTheir recent struggles suggest that may be a thing of the past.
The victory saw City move back into the top four, ensuring qualification for next season Champions League Now seen as the primary objective as Liverpool are 12 points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand.
Injuries to a number of key players have disrupted City’s season, leading to the club’s worst ever run of results under Guardiola. The main absence has been in central midfield, where Ballon d’Or Winner Rhodri has been missing since tearing his ACL in September – an injury that will do Rule the Spaniards for the rest 2024/25 campaign.
The Athletic City are reportedly looking to bolster their squad with January signings, potentially looking in the direction of Luiz, who spent two years at the Etihad Stadium before joining Aston Villa in 2019.
The Brazilian quickly became one of Villa’s most important players, scoring 175 runs Premier League Five seasons in, and he most likely took the next step in his career by moving to Juventus last summer. But his switch to Turin, due to Villa’s need to comply with Premier League Profit and Sustainability rules, did not work out.
Louise can be allowed to go Juventus On a loan, however, a move can be complicated as to whether or not an obligation to purchase is included. City will opt for a direct loan, it is reported, while Juventus want to guarantee future sales.
city Guardiola is committed to strengthening his squad in January and is closing in on three big-money signings. Defensive duo Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis are set to join from Lens and Palmeiras respectively, while a £70m deal is close to being completed. Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoushwho has scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga this season.