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Stephen Killen

Three surprise January transfer targets Man City are tipped to sign

Manchester City are not typically busy in the January transfer window and this year looks to be no different.

There should be late transfer drama with Julian Alvarez on the verge of becoming City's first signing this month as they look set to beat a whole host of clubs for the highly rated Argentine.

Although, the River Plate attacker won't be thrust straight into Pep Guardiola's team, rather stay in his homeland on loan for the remainder of the season.

Yet whilst business on a whole looks quiet, it hasn't stopped the reigning champions from being within an outside chance of making moves for three players in January.

Paul Pogba - 25/1

Man City are among the potential destinations for the out-of-contract Manchester United midfielder.

Pogba has been absent from the squad after a combination of suspension followed by a thigh injury but he is due to return in February after the break.

Despite his time at Old Trafford ticking to a conclusion, it hasn't stopped their rivals being linked with one of their record signings.

Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are the frontrunners to sign the flamboyant midfielder but City are within an earshot.

Harry Kane - 20/1

After a summer dominated by his own transfer fiasco, a reignition of City's interest in Kane has been minimal as they continue their search for striking reinforcements.

Daniel Levy blocked the move for the England captain as Guardiola had his man in his sights but their attempts were scuppered.

Kane's form, possibly as a result, has seen a downturn from the goalscoring exploits that has seen him top of the Premier League charts.

A return in the summer isn't off the cards but Erling Haaland could be among the preferred options.

Erling Haaland - 20/1

City continue lurking in the Haaland talk as the Norwegian's transfer saga rumbles on.

The attacking powerhouse remains one of the hottest prospects in Europe after his blistering goalscoring form in the Bundesliga.

A move this month remains doubtful considering the speculation surrounding a £66m release clause which is due to become active in the summer.

Should Guardiola look to fulfil the striker position, they will face tough opposition in their pursuit.

All odds are courtesy of SkyBet are were correct as of January 23.

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