Manchester City have promised more summer transfer arrivals after Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, but some may have to leave to accommodate any more signings.
City's squad stands at 21 after those two striker signings, plus a talented group of youngsters from the academy. Pep Guardiola opted for a smaller squad than previous years for 2021/22, and got the competitive atmosphere he desired with two or three players capable of playing in each position.
Maybe the thinnest options have come at left-back, however, with no natural option to nail down the spot. Joao Cancelo has proven to be world class on that side, but is the first choice when Kyle Walker has been missing on the right. Behind him, Aleks Zinchenko and Nathan Ake have shared responsibility, but both would prefer to be playing in other positions.
