Guardiola doesn't stop: Manchester City wants another Premier League star

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17/01/26 13:30:00

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The transfer market in the Premier League never rests, and at the Etihad Stadium offices, the name that is being most talked about is that of the young Italian full-back Manchester City. After an exhaustive follow-up during the current 2025/26 season, the reigning English champion has set its sights on Michael Kayode, the powerful defender from Brentford.

The need to find a specific profile for Pep Guardiola’s scheme has led the Citizens to compete directly with Newcastle United, a club that is also desperately seeking a generational renewal for its defense.

Michael Kayode's Meteoric Rise in the Elite

Since his arrival at Brentford from Fiorentina, the evolution of the full-back born in Borgomanero has been simply spectacular. What started as a strategic loan in January 2025 quickly turned into a permanent transfer thanks to his imposing physical presence and tactical maturity.

Manchester City understands that the 20-year-old defender possesses the necessary balance between offensive projection and defensive rigor that is highly appreciated in Manchester. With almost fifty matches played in the competitive environment of the English league, Kayode has shown that the pressure of big stages does not intimidate him at all. His ability to link up and his speed in retreat have been crucial for the "Bees" to maintain their category with solidity. This consistency has led top clubs like Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Juventus to regularly send scouts to Gtech Community Stadium.

Manchester City and the Urgency to Renew the Right Wing

Manchester City's interest responds to a tactical situation that has persisted longer than expected in the current squad rotation. The lack of continuity of Rico Lewis and the need to use makeshift solutions like Matheus Nunes at full-back have accelerated the search for a pure specialist.

Michael Kayode fits perfectly into the profile of a young player hungry for titles and with a high learning capacity under the guidance of a demanding coaching staff. Although Newcastle United sees him as the ideal successor to Kieran Trippier, the allure of City seems to have the upper hand. The sports management of the Etihad club has been compiling detailed reports on the Italian’s performances this season. They know that securing one of Europe's brightest prospects before his value skyrockets is a masterful move financially and athletically.

European Competition for the Italian Defender

However, the race to secure the services of this promising player will not be easy for Manchester City due to international competition. In Italy, both Juventus and Inter aim to repatriate the national talent to strengthen their respective projects in Serie A. Brentford is aware of the gem they have and will not facilitate a departure without receiving a fee that reflects the player's potential. Nevertheless, the player's desire to continue competing at the highest level in England could be the decisive factor in final negotiations.

With the transfer window approaching, the chessboard of European football is moving quickly with the Italian defender as a central piece. The outcome of this operation will undoubtedly shape the defensive planning of the main title contenders in the upcoming season. Manchester City is confident that its structure and recent success history are sufficient to convince Michael Kayode to move to the north of the country. The battle for the most coveted right-back in the Premier League is officially on and promises intense emotions in the weeks ahead.

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