Manchester City fans in the Transfer Tavern have admitted they expected more from Pep Guardiola’s side this term, although they’re happy to put the Spaniard’s debut campaign down as a transitional season.
The Citizens face a major rebuild to establish themselves back at the summit of English football once again, a project started last summer by the recruits of the likes of John Stones, Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus, and further additions are expected in the close-season.
On top of this, players are also likely to depart the Etihad Stadium in the summer and the fans in the bar have stated two names they expect to find themselves pushed out of the club in the summer – and it would signify the end of an era for City.
Fans have admitted saying goodbye to this pair will be emotional but feel approving an exit for the duo is the right move due to the service they’ve given the club in recent years, and also believe they’re no longer as important as they once were.
So, our landlord has listed the TWO Man City players fans ought to say bye to this summer….
Joe Hart
Ousted by Pep Guardiola last summer, and replaced by the hapless Claudio Bravo, sweeping changes to the Citizens’ ranks between the sticks this summer will not hand Joe Hart a return into the first-team fold and a permanent exit is likely.
Hart has impressed on-loan a Torino this season and has been linked with a wealth of Premier League clubs ahead of the summer, including the likes of Liverpool, West Ham, Everton and even Manchester United.
The England number one will be keen to earn a move with guaranteed first-team football ahead of the World Cup next summer, as he faces a fight with Jack Butland and Jordan Pickford to retain his starting spot for the Three Lions.
Sergio Aguero
A legend in the blue half of Manchester, Sergio Aguero has been dethroned this season, despite still impressing, and many believe it’s time for a change- which would see the Argentine replaced, likely by Gabriel Jesus after the Brazilian’s phenomenal rise.
Aguero’s first-team position at Manchester is no longer guaranteed and a player of his calibre needs to be playing consistently, especially ahead of the World Cup next summer.
As a result, a high-profile departure looks like it could take place and City fans can wave goodbye to a legend.
