Manchester City always act smart in the transfer market. Whenever they let a player leave, they always have a replacement for that player.
The Citizens let Kyle Walker leave this summer. Surprisingly, they have not found a replacement for him. As a result, they are scanning the market to find one.
Now, it seems, they have found one playing in the Portuguese league. Pep Guardiola has already signed Antoine Semenyo this winter.
They are also tracking Marc Guehi. It is a high possibility that the Citizens might make a move for the centre-back in January, whereas other clubs tracking him might wait for the summer.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola also identified a right-back who could finally bring stability to their backline after the departure of Kyle Walker.
According to reports from Bosnian outlet Oslobodjenje, the Premier League champions are monitoring Amar Dedic. He has been impressive since his move to Benfica.
The 23-year-old has emerged as a serious candidate as City consider long-term succession planning at full-back.
However, while a January move has been explored internally, a summer transfer appears far more realistic. Meanwhile, the City’s interest in Dedic fits into a broader strategy.
The club recently made headlines by securing Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth, a move that has already paid dividends.
Semenyo scored and assisted on his debut in the FA Cup, underlining Guardiola’s belief in proactive squad reinforcement.
With Manchester City competing across the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup, squad depth remains a priority.
Pep Guardiola sees Dedic as a player who could provide competition and cover, especially with Matheus Nunes having been deployed in multiple roles this season.
For now, City will continue to track the Benfica defender closely. While January remains an outside possibility, all signs point towards a more measured summer approach.
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