Manchester City Discussions are now underway to sign a new player Guardiola He hopes to strengthen his squad this month after a disappointing season so far.

Manchester City beat West Ham United for back-to-back wins

After just one win in nine games Premier League City are back to winning ways in a match that stretches from early November until Boxing Day. Guardiola’s side started the 2025 campaign with a 2-0 win over Leicester City at the start of the new year and a 4-1 win over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium.

Erling Haaland scored twice on the day, taking his tally in the top flight this season to 16, while Phil Foden also scored for the second time this season.

Although the scoreline evoked memories of the city’s past, the performance was once again disappointing, with the Sky Blues conceding goal after goal and, fortunately, West Ham squandered those chances.

Said after the game, Guardiola admits there is still a lot of work to be done If his side are to return to the form that saw them win four Premier League titles.

“Are the old Manchester City and the way we play coming back? No. You have to know that. You’ve watched the game for years. We’re not at that level yet, come on. Of course there are a lot of unbelievable players “But if you ask me if the team is performing the same now as it did a few years ago, no, absolutely not. “

Manchester City in talks for Lens defender Kusanov

Guardiola is reportedly looking to bolster his squad in the January transfer market in a bid to help Manchester City get back to their old ways and, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, is interested in the RC Lens defender Abdulkodir Kusanov. There are reports that Manchester City have joined the race for the player and there is now progress.

Romano now claims City are in active talks with the Ligue 1 side over the 20-year-old centre-back, who has impressed for the club this season.

Kusanov has played 18 times for the Uzbekistan national team. Football talent scout Jacek Kulig Hailed as “an excellent” centre-back and “a future legend of Uzbek football”.

Lens head coach Will Steele also praised Kusanov, Here’s what he said about him earlier this season: “He is calm, powerful and fast. He doesn’t talk much, but he is very nice. He has very, very impressive potential,” he added.

Meanwhile, according to the Daily Mail, Lens director Pierre Dreossi recently told DAZN, Kusanov ‘will leave’ Boralte-Delelis Stadium in January, but “there are not yet any good offers”.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s former agent Jorge Mendes has been appointed to try to sell Khusanov and it looks like a move to the Etihad will be one to watch .