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Pep Guardiola’s men are reportedly considering a player in the Scottish Premiership to replace departed Argentine forward.
Manchester City are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic as a replacement for Julian Alvarez, who recently departed for Atletico Madrid in a deal worth £82million ($107m).
Why Man City want Celtic’s Furuhashi
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According to reports, City are seeking a player willing to embrace a squad role at the Etihad Stadium due to Erling Haaland being the club’s leading centre-forward.
After careful consideration, they've narrowed down their options to the 29-year-old and another younger forward, as per The Athletic. Since joining the Scottish club in 2021, he has consistently contributed to their success, scoring 73 goals in 135 appearances.
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While the club are currently prioritising the re-signing of Ilkay Gundogan, they are also actively considering their options for a new striker.
Furuhashi, who has impressed with his performances for Celtic, has emerged as a potential target, and personal terms are believed to be a non-issue, given the Japanese international's keen interest in joining City.
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What comes next?
Furuhashi missed Celtic's Scottish League Cup match against Hibernian on Sunday due to a shoulder injury, but the issue is not expected to keep him out for long.
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Man City return to Premier League action against newly promoted Ipswich on Saturday, August 24.
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