According to a new report from Sam Lee, a Manchester City reporter with The Athletic, Premier League giants Manchester City's strategy in the transfer market is becoming clearer. The team is now pushing ahead with the return of midfielder Gündogan and plans to complete this key signing before moving on to other transfer business, including the possibility of bringing in a striker to fill the void left by the departure of Alvarez.
Up front, Manchester City have set their sights on Celtic's Japanese striker Henwu Furuhashi. The 29-year-old has emerged as one of the potential targets for City's reinforcements as he has made a name for himself in Europe with his excellent technique and consistent goal-scoring ability. City are also considering another young striker as an alternative, but the exact candidate has not yet been revealed.
According to reports, the personal terms aspect is not expected to be an obstacle if Manchester City finally decide to sign Henwu Furuhashi. The Japanese striker is open to a move to City and is eager to show his strengths on a higher stage.
However, City's priority now is to secure the return of Gündoğan. As the core of the team's midfield, Gündoğan has an irreplaceable role in City's midfield organization and attacking advancement. Therefore, City's management will make every effort to push forward the deal until it is finalized.
It is only after completing the signing of Gündogan that City will turn their attention to other transfer targets, including whether or not to move forward with plans to sign a striker. This strategy shows City's caution and pragmatism in the transfer market, as they look to ensure that every signing brings a substantial boost to the team.
