After winning a fourth Premier League title in the last five seasons, Manchester City have already significantly strengthened their already star-studded squad with the £51 acquisition of Erling Haaland.
His arrival in the Premier League is a statement, but Pep Guardiola will already be aware of the demands a World Cup-disrupted season will bring, so is already looking at other options to deepen his relatively small squad.
Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips and Brighton's Marc Cucurella have been linked with moves to the Etihad, while Stefan Ortega is expected to join the club as a back-up goalkeeper on a free transfer. But considering Fernandinho has already left - and several other stars are reportedly considering their futures - it could signal a shift in strategy by Guardiola when it comes to his academy prospects.
