Manchester City are now firmly in the title race. After Arsenal dropped points against Brentford in midweek, the Citizens are now just four points behind the Gunners.
They will host Newcastle United at the Etihad next Saturday, and if they get three points from that game, they will be just a point behind the Gunners.
Meanwhile, Arsenal will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby the next day. The Spurs have recently sacked Thomas Frank and appointed Igor Tudor as the interim manager.
So, Tottenham might hit the underperforming Gunners hard due to the new manager bounce they can experience at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Now, Pep Guardiola is already planning for next summer. He is once again rebuilding the Manchester City squad.
It is still unclear whether he will stay at the Etihad next season or not. But he has started to build the foundation of the squad for the next season.
Bernardo Silva’s contract will end in June, and the Citizens have not renewed his deal yet. So, if the Portuguese leave, then Guardiola will look for a creative midfielder.
Reports suggest City want a player who can operate at the highest level immediately. They want someone proven in the Premier League.
According to Football Insider, Manchester City are now seriously considering a summer move for Morgan Gibbs-White.
The report claims £70 million could be enough to secure his signature. That figure might change if Nottingham Forest get relegated.
Forest now sit 17th in the table. They are only three points above West Ham in the relegation zone.
If Forest drop into the Championship, the valuation of Morgan Gibbs-White will surely fall significantly.
Gibbs-White has delivered consistently this season. He has made 26 Premier League appearances and scored six goals, along with two assists.
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