Man City submits a bid for Mafres 2.0 “next time”

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Again in his illustrious Manchester City reign, Pep Guardiola oversees the reconstruction. Following the overwhelming 2024/25 campaign, it is a case of participation between the old and the new.

In fact, he has previously phased out Yaya Tule, Vincent Company, David Silva and Sergio Aguero, but the Catalan coach is now repeating the process in relation to his 2023 high-pitched aspect.

The great Kevin de Bruin is on his way to Naples with all accounts, but Kyle Walker is fresh in Serie A from his own stay – is expected to seal a permanent exit this summer after eight years in Etihad.

Questions have also emerged in the future of Bernardo Silva and Jacques Grelish, so there will be a new touch to the public next season, with overhauls starting in January with four new additions.

The quartet looks like the Premier League giants are approaching the first move of the window in the imminent arrival of the Tijijani Rayjunders, if anything recent reports take.

The search to replace the man De Bruin has dominated the story in recent weeks, but while he’s interested in things like Morgan Gibbs White and Liverpool-bound Florian Wiltz, finding the right partner for Rodri in the 8th verse is also a top priority.

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The Manchester outfit, called “Mini Rodri” by the Guardiola, is seen as a Spaniard who is believed to be considered Spaniard, not his fellow partner, but rather a Spanish man, but has recently kicked out £50 million from Porto for his signature with Nico Gonzales.

With that in mind, sports director Hugo Viana has been drawing attention elsewhere to further strengthen these midfield ranks, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano making it clear that the city has “verbal agreements” with AC Milan star Reyjuner.

The 26-year-old’s signature is expected to be around 700 million euros (£59 million) package, so Lyon’s Rayancherkhi could continue to capture, and Romano also outlines that personal terminology has been agreed with playmakers.

The proposal is for the city to submit a bid “at the next time” in the interest of rivals from Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, in the desire to close the transaction.

Why Cherki is a good signature?

Contrary to Guardiola’s grain, they may sign “Maverick” talents like the Lyon starlet, as welcomed by critic Rio Ferdinand.

With the aforementioned Grealish and England teammate Phil Foden providing just 11 goals and assists in the Premier League last season, they were able to find the right supplier for Mainman Erling Haaland.

In many ways, Guardiola’s side is still trying to find a suitable successor for Riyad Mahrez on the forward line. The former Leicester City hero scored 78 goals and 59 assists in 236 games before the 2023 exit.

The current 34-year-old, described by his manager as a player who can “change the game,” was simply a genius in the days of British football, carrying a cane on his left foot and had the ability to make something out of nothing from that right side.

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These are the traits that the veterans undoubtedly share with Young Cherki, and are also creative weapons that are eligible to play in Algeria, like Mares. Similarly, like Mahrez, the left footer is operated down the right side or on 10 berths.

Called “future Ballon d’Or winner” by athletic Alex Barker, Cherki is fresh from behind the campaign that ended with just 44 games with 32 goals and assists, including 19 goals and assists in League One.

In this form on top flights in France, the 21-year-old notably created 22 big opportunities and an average of 2.5 key passes per game during 30 league outings, according to the sofa score.

Cherki vs Mahrez comparison – League statistics

Condition (per 90)

Cherki (2024/25)

Mahrez (2022/23)

Non-penalty goals

0.35

0.19

assist

0.49

0.47

Shot creation action

6.44

5.44

The path that was attempted

60.63

54.66

Pass completed

78.5%

82.2%

Progressive Pass

9.08

3.56

Progressive Carry

4.67

3.66

A successful take-on

2.12

1.17

Touch the opposition box

5.82

5.16

Receiving progressive path

8.11

11.34

Statistics via FBREF

Compared to his recent Heroic and Marless final Premier League campaign, it’s easy to see their statistical and stylistic portraits. The pair ranks highly in both assists and shot-making actions per 90, demonstrating their unique ability to create opportunities in the final third.

The desire to make things happen is also clear regarding the “try path” metric, as explained by Gary Neville, to remind you of the magical moments needed to replace something like “predictable” gloves.

As Mafres had repeatedly delivered goods for the city over the past few years, Guardiola was able to pick a cherki from Lyon and find an heir.

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