While Manchester City’s main priority for the upcoming transfer window remains the acquisition of a striker, the Premier League champions are set to consider strengthening their options in the middle of the park with uncertainty surrounding Fernandinho’s future at the Etihad Stadium beyond the ongoing season.City, who are Cameron Brate Women Jersey leading the race for Boru sia Dortmund forward Erlinh Haaland as per several reports, could be tempted to secure the arrival of a replacement for Fernandinho – who will be offered a position as part of Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff should he decide to call time on his playing career.While Rodri has been one of the succe s stories of the season for the current league leaders – who edge second-placed Liverpool by Christian Kirk Youth Jersey one point in the table after a goalle s draw against Crystal Palace last time out – the Sky Blues are already monitoring potential long-term succe sors to Fernandinho. , Manchester City are among several sides acro s Europe interested in AS Monaco DeForest Buckner Men Jersey and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, though the 22-year-old’s signing will demand a hefty price.Tchouameni has emerged as one of the most talented midfielders acro s the continent since his move to Monaco from Bordeaux in 2020 and has been linked with a potential switch to Stamford Bridge for over 12 months.It has been mentioned that after a series of exemplary displays at the Emmitt Smith Youth Jersey heart of Pep Guardiola’s side since the start of the campaign.There is yet to be a decision made on Fernandinho’s playing future at Manchester City after recent reports suggested that in the number six role this season.Scroll to ContinueIt is worth noting that given Fernandinho’s influence in the dre sing room could see the 36-year-old signing a further one-year extension as the club deem his experience as invaluable to help others in the first-team squad and talented, Michael Bennett Women Jersey emerging academy stars.As things stand, Manchester City’s pursuit of a central midfielder will not supersede their desire to add a world-cla s striker to their ranks but the five-time Premier League champions – who have also been credited with an interested in West Ham and England star Declan Rice – could look to bolster their midfield in the summer.Follow City Xtra on social media: | | |