Man City transfer news: Guardiola looking for a forward, Atletico's Joao Felix on radar

After losing Premier League title to subsequent champions Liverpool, Pep Guardiola has been identifying lax in squad ahead of next season. With season close to reaching its conclusion, Manchester City have identified Atletico Madrid youngster Joao Felix as ideal arrival at Etihad this transfer window. 

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Football transfer news: Pep Guardiola keen on signing Joao Felix from Atletico

According to a report by Athletic UK, Pep Guardiola is on lookout for eir a playmaker or a false nine who is lethal in front of goal. manr might also prefer a more traditional striker who possesses physical strength and is skilful upfront. Guardiola has identified Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix as his ideal target this transfer window. 

With an ing Sergio Aguero, Guardiola falls short in depth in attacking department and that's where Joao Felix's role becomes significant. club has been monitoring various potential options for past 18 months and has narrowed down to Atletico Madrid forward. report also suggests that Etihad-based outfit has contacted Spanish giants for a potential switch. 

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Football transfer news: Man City tried to sign Joao Felix last season 

Man City possess financial muscle to sign Atletico Madrid striker. More so after club's UEFA Champions League ban was uplifted by Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Reports suggest that Man City were interested in signing Portuguese international before his ultimate €126 million ($148 million) move to Spain last season. However, he is yet to live up to hype at Spanish capital, having netted just eight times with three assists to his credit across all competitions. 

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Man City transfer budget estimated at £300m

Reports suggest that Man City board has sanctioned £300 million ($392 million) for Guardiola to spend in transfer window. An earlier report had suggested that Atletico Madrid had rejected a €150 million ($175 million) bid for 20-year-old, with clarity on club. Apart from Joao Felix, Bournemouth's Nathan Ake is close to joining Premier League heavyweights, while Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is also linked with a move to Etihad amid a hefty Man City transfer budget. Valencia winger Ferran Torres is on verge of joining Pep Guardiola's team. 

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