It was City's one wish for this window, yet instead they have strengthened elsewhere, while their midfield has looked weaker and weaker

The arrivals of attacker Omar Marmoush and young defensive duo Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis have added depth but City are still light in defensive midfield given Rodri's injury and at right back with Kyle Walker having departed for AC Milan on loan with an option for the Italian side to buy the England international in the summer.

Despite a significant spending spree this transfer window, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remains keen on adding another midfielder to his squad. The Premier League champions have reportedly identified Nico González,