BREAKING NEWS: Pep Guardiola has announced the new replacement for Julian Alvarez this morning, following Alvarez’s departure from the club to sign a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid.

With several internal options available, Manchester City might not rush to find a replacement for Julian Alvarez this month.

One of the most promising options is Oscar Bobb, who impressed during the club’s pre-season tour in the United States. The Norwegian international, who turned 21 in mid-July, scored two goals and provided three assists across four high-scoring friendlies. Following his 26 appearances last season, mostly as a substitute, Bobb’s strong performances in Alvarez’s absence have bolstered his chances of securing a more prominent role.

James McAtee is another player whose prospects have improved. After scoring against Milan, McAtee assisted two goals in a match against Chelsea, further enhancing his case for more playing time. Nico O’Reilly also had a productive pre-season, setting up Bobb’s goal against Celtic and scoring himself against Barcelona. Both McAtee and O’Reilly are expected to be part of the first-team squad this season.

Phil Foden is also likely to play a more central role this season, adding further depth to City’s midfield and attacking options.

Regarding new additions, Savinho may get a chance to make an impact, particularly in the upcoming Community Shield match against Manchester United. Meanwhile, Claudio Echeverri is expected to join the squad in January after completing his loan spell with River Plate.

While Pep Guardiola has mentioned the possibility of making a signing if a player leaves, he also acknowledged that finding the right quality before the transfer window closes would be challenging.

Therefore, fans shouldn’t expect a flurry of new signings, despite the potential funds available from the sales of players like Sergio Gomez, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tommy Doyle, and Yan Couto. Guardiola has made it clear that the team will likely remain similar to last season’s squad.

In summary, Manchester City seems poised to rely on its existing talent pool, with players like Bobb, McAtee, and O’Reilly ready to step up, and Foden expected to take on a more central role. While there might be minor adjustments, significant changes to the squad are unlikely as the transfer window draws to a close.