Manchester City are looking to be proactive in the January transfer window as they eye three potential season-changing players.
Pep Guardiola insists his team are out of the title race as they sit sixth in the Premier League, 14 points behind the leaders. Liverpoolbut the race for the Champions League still continues.
City have suffered a major injury setback and the Ballon d'Or winner is ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury against Arsenal in September.
They have also experienced an unusual loss of individual players, including Kevin De Bruyne, who will leave the club on a free transfer in the summer.
Meanwhile, the ever-reliable Erling Haaland experienced a run of just two goals in nine Premier League games.
Perhaps some new signings could give City a much-needed injection into their season as the reigning Premier League champions target reinforcements in defence, midfield and attack.
talkSPORT.com takes a look at three players City have been linked with and how they could settle in at the Etihad Stadium.
Omar Marmush
Manchester City is targeting Eintracht Frankfurt forward Marmoush, who has lit up the Bundesliga with 13 goals and eight assists this season, the daily mail information.
A continuation of last campaign's form as Marmoush recorded 37 goals and assists in calendar year 2024, eighth in Europe along with raffin and Florian Wirtz.
His versatility on the field is due to an overall skill set that continues to be a heavy burden for defenders.
The Egyptian could fill the void left by Julián Álvarez, who left for Atlético de Madrid last summer.
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Yes, Haaland will be the starting striker, but Marmoush is prepared to play with a strike partner as he currently does in Frankfurt.
Ederson
Same name and nationality as City's number one goalkeeper, but this Ederson could add much-needed nerve to Manchester City's midfield.
Comfortable as eight or more in play with a pivot partner, Ederson It would be great coverage for Rodri or as a partner of Spanish.
He is a versatile midfielder who played an important role in Atalanta's 2023/24 Europa League-winning campaign.
Gian Piero Gasperini's team has continued to achieve success and is currently at the top of Serie A as it chases its first title.
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He will be his team's outfield player (he has the most minutes in the league as an outfield player for Atalanta) and provides excellent cover for his defensive line when defending.
As reported by the daily mailThe Manchester City hierarchy is thinking about incorporating the midfielder.
Abdukodir Khusanov
The 20-year-old defender has been added to Manchester City's watch list, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The center back joined RC Lens in July 2023 from the Belarusian club Energetik BGU for 100,000 euros and has since become one of the most promising young talents in Europe.
If sold this window, the Uzbekistan international could command a fee of between £20m and £30m.
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He definitely needs to improve on the ball, but his out-of-possession qualities are very good considering his age.
Compared to centre-backs in Europe's top five leagues and competitions (Champions and Europa League), he is in the top percentile for interceptions per 90 with 2.34.
