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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

Manchester City won’t overspend on transfer targets, warns Guardiola

Pep Guardiola and Rodri on the touchline during a Manchester City game against West Ham.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will not overspend on a player who can provide competition for Rodri. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are targeting two signings but will not be held to ransom over fees. The Premier League champions are open to bringing in a central midfielder and a striker to boost a squad set to lose Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid.

City face Manchester United on Saturday in the Community Shield without Rodri, who is yet to return from holiday after winning the European Championship. Guardiola believes he may need to sign someone to help alleviate the Spain midfielder’s workload, as well as find a replacement for Álvarez.

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