Manchester Metropolis’s latest struggles have been exacerbated by Rodri’s ACL harm, leaving Pep Guardiola looking for options to cowl the midfielder’s absence. After exploring a number of choices, Guardiola is now reportedly concentrating on a former Metropolis participant to be Rodri’s short-term substitute.
Since Rodri’s harm towards Arsenal in September, Metropolis have fallen out of the Premier League title race and struggled to keep up their dominant type. Makes an attempt to fill the void with gamers like Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, and John Stones have faltered as a result of inconsistent performances and extra harm setbacks.
In accordance with journalist Ben Jacobs, Manchester Metropolis is exploring the potential for re-signing Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, who’s at the moment with Juventus. Luiz, nevertheless, has struggled for sport time in Turin and might be open to a transfer. Juventus, then again, prefers a everlasting switch or a mortgage with an compulsory purchase clause, whereas Metropolis is reportedly searching for an easy mortgage deal.
Douglas Luiz joined Juventus in the summertime of 2024 from Aston Villa for €51 million however has but to make a big impression. Hampered by accidents, the midfielder has managed simply 474 minutes throughout 16 appearances below Thiago Motta.
Luiz initially joined Manchester Metropolis in 2017 from Vasco da Gama however by no means featured for the primary crew as a result of work allow points, spending two seasons on mortgage at Girona. In 2019, he made a everlasting transfer to Aston Villa, the place he grew to become a pivotal participant, scoring 22 targets in 204 matches. A return to Manchester Metropolis would give Luiz an opportunity to lastly make his mark below Guardiola.
A busy January switch window for Manchester Metropolis
Manchester Metropolis has been extremely energetic within the January switch market, each in securing key contracts and making strategic signings. Guardiola and star striker Erling Haaland have dedicated their futures to the membership, whereas Metropolis has additionally bolstered its squad with defensive reinforcements.
The membership confirmed the signings of Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis for round $50 million and $40 million, respectively. These gamers not solely present short-term depth to a backline affected by accidents but in addition symbolize long-term investments in future stars.
Moreover, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, Metropolis is on the verge of finishing an €80 million deal (together with add-ons) for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush, anticipated to be finalized inside 24 hours.
At present sitting fifth within the Premier League and nonetheless competing within the Champions League, Guardiola is aiming for a powerful resurgence within the second half of the 2024-25 season. Including a participant like Douglas Luiz may show instrumental in stabilizing Metropolis’s midfield and reigniting their marketing campaign.
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