While I read the news and rumors, I read numerous stories of the
world's elite coming to Eastlands. While I do not doubt that City can
tempt a few of them to come to Manchester, I do have my doubts as to
who will come. also worry about the types of players that would come.
Since
the takeover of Man City by the ADUG, the Blues have been linked with
everyone but Pele it seems. However, with the Blues in 15th, do we
really think the world's elite are going to come?
If they do, I believe it would be only for the money — exactly the wrong type of player City needs.
While
I have been watching City, I have decided that even though City are
15th, Mark Hughes is the right man for the job. He has successfully
guided City through to the round of 32 in UEFA Cup. He has not had the
chance to really build the squad into his own mold.
Also, he
has little depth at crucial positions. Yes, the signings of Robinho and
Shaun Wright-Phillips as well as the form of Stephen Ireland have
drastically improved City's attack, but City lack the quality in the
back four and lack consistency in general play.
So, how does City
solve their problems? The answer lies with Mark Hughes and the ADUG.
The club have endless wealth and are ready to use it. However, the way
to use it is the subject of much debate among many in the football
world.
What should be City's main buying focus in January?
Dunne and Micah Richards has been the subject of scrutiny. I believe
that form has been impacted though by the increased focus on attack and
the lack of support from outside defenders.
This leads us to
the first transfer objective, outside defender. Javier Garrido has
improved dramatically over the course of the season, Pablo Zabaleta has
been reasonable of late.
However, they still lack the quality needed to compete consistently with the Premier League's elite.
Next
problem for City to solve? City have a big problem at striker. Robinho
is best as support to a striker. Jo has yet to show why City paid £19
million for him. Benjani is a decent striker but still seems to be
hampered by the injury that hit him in preseason.
That leaves
two options — Ched Evans and Daniel Sturridge. Evans and Sturridge are
two of the young, bright talents that have come from the City academy
and while neither of these players' abilities are debatable, we can
debate whether these players are ready.
Ched Evans is a kid who
has a good eye for goal, but has yet to gain the confidence to really
be effective in the Premier League. A loan spell in the Championship or
in the top flight of another league in Europe could benefit Evans.
As for Sturridge, all he really needs is the chance to start
more Premier League matches at striker. He has been used as a winger at
times but his strength is up front. Daniel Sturridge is a big, strong
and quick player who possesses a keen eye for goal and has the
attacking mentality that is required at that position.
He also seems to be becoming more composed when he gains possession that he becomes an even greater threat.
Relying
on an 18-year-old kid at striker is not a viable option to Hughes
though. Mark Hughes needs an experienced and proven striker that he can
rely on to supply the goals. Lukas Podolski or Roque Santa Cruz would
fit that bill perfectly.
In my opinion, Podolski is the better option as he wants out of Munich and Bayern seem like they will cave and let him leave.
As
for Santa Cruz, Blackburn will not sell him unless City splash out
heavy amounts of cash. City have the money, but the new Arab owners are
not too keen on just throwing money out at anyone.
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