Man City plans to recruit Messi in January
Man City are looking to loan Lionel Messi in the January transfer window to revive their form after a string of failures, reuniting with Guardiola.
Man City are going through a disappointing period with just 3 wins in their last 11 matches in all competitions, including a 1-2 defeat to Man United at the Etihad in the Manchester derby. They are currently facing a series of difficulties, from injuries to key players like Rodri to allegations of financial violations. In that context, Pep Guardiola's team will likely have to step up transfer activity in January to strengthen the squad.
Although the defensive midfield position needs reinforcement following Rodri's long-term injury, Guardiola has no plans to sign another player in this position. Instead, Man City will likely look for quality reinforcements in attack, with Lionel Messi a major target.
According to Tuttosport, Man City are planning to take Messi on loan in the upcoming winter transfer window. Although a permanent purchase is not possible, a six-month loan deal would be a reasonable solution, especially when Inter Miami's season has ended and Messi has not played for more than three months.
The arrival of Messi could be the turning point for Man City to overcome the crisis. Despite being 37 years old, Messi has maintained an impressive form, scoring 34 goals and providing 18 assists in 39 matches for Inter Miami. The arrival of the Argentine superstar would be a great addition to Man City, helping to revive the team in a difficult period.
In fact, Pep Guardiola wanted to bring Messi to Man City from 2021 when his contract with Barcelona ended, but in the end the Argentine superstar chose to join PSG. Now, with the current situation and the opportunity to borrow Messi, this could be the ideal time for Guardiola to reunite with his former student and bring Man City back to the winning track.