The Citizens are buying a whole new defense

It is well known that Manchester City is not so active club when we speak about January transfer window. However, recent results and a number of injuries seem to have forced the club's executives to get more involved in the transfer market, which has led to reinforcements for Guardiola's team, especially when it comes to defense. Kyle Walker is at the exit doors of Manchester and the main buyer that has emerged in the battle for the experienced defender is Milan.

Walker cuts his wage to go to Milan

The first of the two mentioned reinforcements is Abdukodir Khusanov who came from Lens. The contract is worth 40 million euros, and it has been signed for a duration of four and a half years. Only 20 years old center-back who already have big experience in Uzbekistan national team and the first player who have the chance to play in the Premier League was happier than ever talking about his new journey.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club that I have enjoyed watching for a long time. This squad is full of the best players in the world, and I can’t wait to meet them and play alongside them. And of course Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches ever and I am so excited to learn from him and improve my game even more. This is a very proud moment for me and my family to be joining a great Club like Manchester City and I’m more than ready for this challenge” he said after signing.

The second reinforcement for City's defensive line is the young Brazilian Vitor Reis. Although he made his debut for Palmeiras' first team in June of last year, Reis quickly secured a spot in the backline and, in a short period, became one of the team's best players at Allianz Park.

"This will be the biggest challenge of my life, but every player who wants to play at the elite level must come to Manchester City. This is a dream come true. I've dreamed of an opportunity like this since I was a child and of playing for such a big club,' said Reis during his presentation.”

The young Brazilian, who was named in the Brazilian League Team of the Year signed signed a contract for the same period as his future teammate from Uzbekistan, while the club spent 35 millions for him. It seems that City has acquired the ideal center-back for the future. This won't be the end, as the arrival of Juma Bah from Valladolid is expected, and the signing of Omar Marmoush from Eintracht will soon be confirmed.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND 7

Tuesday

20:45: (2.55) AS Monaco (3.50) Aston Villa (2.85)

20:45: (1.22) Atalanta (6.50) Sturm Graz (12.0)

23:00: (2.40) Atlético Madrid (3.45) Bayer Leverkusen (3.15)

23:00: (3.10) Benfica (4.00) Barcelona (2.20)

23:00: (3.40) Bologna (3.50) Borussia Dortmund (2.25)

23:00: (3.30) Club Brugge (3.30) Juventus (2.25)

23:00: (4.50) Crvena zvezda (4.05) PSV (1.80)

23:00: (1.30) Liverpool (6.50) Lille (10.0)

23:00: (10.0) Slovan Bratislava (6.50) Stuttgart (1.25)

***odds are subject to change***