The January transfer window has traditionally been quiet for Manchester City, with Aymeric Laporte being the last player to be signed in winter and make an immediate contribution to the first team. That was six years ago.

Paul Hirst has reported for the Times that a host of players are in City’s sights next month. Hirst adds that Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz is at the top of City’s wishlist. Furthermore, Hirst adds that Martin Zubimendi, Ederson, Adam Wharton and Bruno Guimaraes loom as potential targets for Pep Guardiola’s side.

For Manchester City, the January transfer window is looming as a pivotal period in City’s season. Pep Guardiola’s side is in desperate need of fresh faces to revitalise their 24/25 campaign. The