Manchester City have already won silverware this season and, with only weeks remaining of the campaign, they could still add more.
The treble winners are in a challenging battle with Arsenal for the Premier League title, but fell short of keeping the gap tight when they drew with Everton last weekend.
With four games remaining, they will need to rely on the Gunners dropping points in their final three fixtures to have another chance of stealing the title in the closing days of the season.
City will also face Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium later this month, so there is still plenty to play for as they look to turn their season from a disappointment into a success.
In terms of the summer, big changes are ahead. With the departures of Bernardo Silva and John Stones already confirmed, it presents an opportunity for Pep Guardiola and the club to really push on in their mission to build the next squad capable of asserting dominance both domestically and on the European stage.
Their January recruitment of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi has been highly rated, with the pair proving influential in their chase for the Premier League title and their Carabao Cup victory last month.
Continuing to make signings with the experience and talent to make an instant impact at the Etihad next season will be essential in their pursuit of maintaining the winning mentality and desire within the dressing room.
According to TEAMtalk, Man City are eyeing a move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.
The publication claims that the Sky Blues are serious contenders to bring the Brazilian to the Premier League and are closely monitoring his situation in Spain as the La Liga season draws to a close.
Vini Jr has just 12 months remaining on his deal with Los Blancos and talks over an extension have stalled. Although negotiations are expected to resume in the summer, there are still several issues to resolve.
It is noted that the opportunity to sign the talented forward has not gone unnoticed by City’s Premier League rivals, with Arsenal and Chelsea also keeping a close eye on developments.
Should Man City sign Vini Jr?
There is no doubt that Vinicius has been one of the most popular and decorated players in world football during his time at Real Madrid.
Despite constant speculation surrounding his future at the club, the Brazil international – once hailed as “extraordinary” by Carlo Ancelotti – has consistently delivered for the La Liga giants, scoring 127 goals and registering 100 assists in 372 appearances.
His current situation presents a rare opportunity in the market and, if City have both the funds and the desire to introduce such a huge personality into the dressing room, they would not only weaken one of their biggest Champions League rivals, but also prevent another Premier League club from taking advantage of the situation.
City have often been opportunistic in their recruitment and, if there is even the slightest chance that Vinicius would join them in their pursuit of further success, they will explore it, just as they did with Semenyo and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
With that being said, it will definitely be one for City fans to watch over the summer, especially with uncertainty remaining over whether Madrid would be willing to part ways with one of their most prolific forwards before his contract expires next year.
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