Manchester Metropolis’s quest for the EFL Cup semi-finals might have begun with a 2-0 win away at Newcastle on Tuesday evening, however Josep Guardiola’s facet are in severe competition within the race to reclaim the highest flight crown in 2026.
The Sky Blues have seen their home title desires take an enormous hit over the previous two weeks after beginning the brand new yr with three successive Premier League stalemates.
Guardiola, who’s six factors behind leaders Arsenal and presently dealing with an enormous uphill battle within the race to reclaim the Premier League title, is anticipated to be as soon as once more closely bankrolled within the January switch window.
Metropolis are eyeing extra Premier League superstars after seeing new signing Antoine Semenyo make a direct impression after signing for a reported £65m from Bournemouth final week.
There might proceed to be hypothesis that the likes of Omar Marmouche and Brazilian ace Sabinho might make fast exits from the Etihad, however Man Metropolis bosses are reportedly protecting a detailed eye on two England internationals this month.
Elliot Anderson – Nottingham Forest
Elliot Anderson might have bid an emotional farewell to his boyhood membership Newcastle simply 18 months in the past, however the 23-year-old’s profile has skyrocketed since arriving on the Metropolis Floor in the summertime of 2024.
Anderson, who signed a five-year deal and performed a number one function in Nottingham Forest clinching the enduring European ticket final season, is aware of his inventory is sky-high.
The previous Newcastle teen, who made his official England debut within the Three Lions’ 2-0 win over Andorra in September, has since received six caps and obtained a sequence of praises from supervisor Thomas Tuchel in latest months.
Anderson has rapidly blossomed into one of many Premier League’s most enjoyable midfield stars after taking the motive force’s seat to guide a World Cup ticket to North America this summer time.
The participant, who has featured in all 21 of Nottingham Forest’s Premier League video games this season and beforehand hung out on mortgage at Bristol Rovers, is taken into account by some to be a real candidate for the PFA Younger Participant of the Yr in 2026.
Along with being reported as a possible signing from Chelsea and others, TEAMtalk on Tuesday steered that Guardiola has recognized Anderson as a key midfield goal and believes he could be the right long-term successor to midfield talisman Rodri.
🚨BREAKING: Man Metropolis are making ready a powerful push for Elliott Anderson and have already made contact relating to a ‘massive deal’ for the midfielder.
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— Mcfc_Galaxy (@McfcGalaxy1894) January 12, 2026
Marc Gehi – Crystal Palace
Through the summer time it appeared all however sure that Marc Guehy would lastly full a blockbuster transfer to Merseyside, however the soccer world was left surprised when his transfer to Liverpool fell by means of on Deadline Day.
He underwent a medical test behind the scenes and had already agreed a long-term contract with the reigning Premier League champions, however everybody concerned was livid when the deal collapsed in dramatic vogue within the eleventh hour.
It is no secret that Guehi will lastly be leaving south London this summer time, as he was finally pressured to remain at Selhurst Park.
Though he has made it abundantly clear that he has no intention of placing pen to paper on any form of contract extension with Crystal Palace, the Eagles skipper is actually not in need of sturdy choices over the approaching months.
Nonetheless, regardless of latest hyperlinks with runway leaders Arsenal, Manchester Metropolis stay massive followers of the England worldwide and Sky Sports activities reported on the weekend that Guardiola’s facet have made their intentions clear.
Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner left the door open for Guehi’s long-awaited departure from Selhurst Park this month, with options the 25-year-old is open to a possible transfer to Manchester.
Manchester Metropolis have been making ready to signal Marc Gehi in January. Negotiations have been held with Crystal Palace over the previous few days.#MCFC The hope is that Crystal Palace’s £35m-plus asking value will come down because the window progresses. Palace are prepared to promote on appropriate phrases, however their excessive calls for… pic.twitter.com/wzJc7nl8Sy
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobBen) January 13, 2026
