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SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN – JUNE 21: Martin Odegaard of Real Sociedad vies for the ball with Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid CF at Anoeta Stadium on June 21, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado / Quality Sport Images / Getty Images)
Manchester City eager to land Aston Villa superstar
Manchester City and rivals United were two of many clubs interested in signing Martin Odegaard. The Norwegian striker came to Real Madrid in 2016 at the age of 18 and has not looked back since. That was until now. Martin Odegaard is growing increasingly frustrated at Real Madrid over lack of playing time and the 22-year-old has asked the club for a transfer. According to MEN sport, Manchester City and rivals United are not very excited about Odegaard’s departure from Real Madrid and their interest can be considered extinguished.
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The attacking midfielder is one of the best prospects in European football and many clubs were in the running for the youngster before he decided to join Real Madrid.
For now, Manchester City do not need an additional midfielder and coach Pep Guardiola also confirmed that the club will not make any new calls this January and will advance the season with the existing team. New signings will only take place in the summer window.
The Cityzens boast a solid midfield with players like Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden having fun on the ball. KDB’s spike has been bad this season, but his visionary pass has grown to be even more immaculate and has been a vital piece in this Manchester City attack. Phil Foden was previously described as in disgrace at Manchester City, but the English midfielder has earned his place in the squad and has been racking up some brilliant performances.
The only two vulnerable points for Cityzens XI are the left back and the containment midfielder. Fernandinho will leave the club at the end of this season as a free agent and will naturally vacate the starting midfielder position. It will be a huge void to fill and that is why the Sky Blues have been keeping an eye on Manuel Locatelli. The Italian sensation is being watched by many clubs and the race to land the 23-year-old can be a tedious one for the Cityzens. Coming to the left flank, the former Premier League champions have linked up with Renan Lodi and it may seem like a summer play may be on the Atlético defender’s cards.
