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title: "Manchester City: Pep Guardiola makes transfer demand in new position"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester City News"
published: "2022-03-30T11:15:36Z"
modified: "2022-03-30T11:15:36Z"
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# Manchester City: Pep Guardiola makes transfer demand in new position

**As per [Claret & Hugh,](https://www.claretandhugh.info/irons-eye-city-left-back-as-guardiola-makes-decision/) Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has now made a top transfer demand in a different position amid all the noise surrounding striker Erling Braut Haaland.**

### The Lowdown: Haaland dominates discussion…

Since Daily Mail reporters [Jack Gaughan and Craig Hope](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10604175/Manchester-City-deal-place-seal-blockbuster-signing-Erling-Haaland.html)broke news of City allegedly having a deal in place for one the world’s most exciting forwards, Haaland to Eastlands has dominated the headlines.

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Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain are well in contention to sign the Norway superstar with journalist Rafa Almansa even claiming that, after speaking with a source close to Haaland’s father and ex-Blue Alf-Inge, that the 21-year-old is nailed on for Eastlands [(El Chiringuito).](https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1508958280441344001?s=20&t=AHyqkP6HOEOvZtjWTF2XeQ)

Amid all of this noise, however, it appears City’s head coach has made a top transfer demand in another position as he eyes a new left-back option this summer.

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### The Latest: Etihad insiders make Guardiola claim…

As per [C&H](https://www.claretandhugh.info/irons-eye-city-left-back-as-guardiola-makes-decision/), hearing from their ‘insiders at the Etihad’, Guardiola ‘wants another top left-back’ with City scouts/officials now ‘on the lookout’.

They also claim the Spaniard’s transfer demand could throw question marks around Oleksandr Zinchenko’s future given City’s versatile ace still hasn’t been offered a new deal.

### The Verdict: Needed?

Joao Cancelo is quite clearly City’s first choice makeshift left-back and a real contender for [one of the best full-backs](https://worldsoccertalk.com/2021/12/29/joao-cancelos-emergence-as-one-of-the-worlds-best-full-backs/) in world football.

The Portugal international’s creativity on that side has been[crucial for Guardiola](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/news/our-wingers-couldnt-do-it-pep-guardiola-claims-joao-cancelo-is-manchester-citys-best-wide-forward) and the Sky Blues over these last two seasons, but if the 27-year-old were to be sidelined, it could seriously put a dent in City’s system.

That being said, Zinchenko has proved time and time again just how capable he is slotting in at left-back when needed – perhaps most notably through [some stellar performances](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2021/05/06/manchester-city/1070289-zinchenko-vs-psg-a-ukrainian-masterclass.html) in the run up to City’s first ever Champions League final last year.

The presence of Nathan Ake also, who is [capable of playing in that role](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/122945/Show/Nathan-Ak%C3%A9), arguably nullifies the need to spend too much time in the transfer market hunting for an accomplished left-back.

While Guardiola is allegedly determined to sign a player for that role, we believe all of City’s efforts should be put towards sealing the deal for Haaland.

***In other news: Man City eyeing ‘unplayable’ forward as well as Haaland, Pep’s in love with him…find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-transfer-rumours/manchester-city-pep-guardiola-calciomercato-rafael-leao-update-latest-mcfc-transfer-news/)***