Man City Scours Market for Alvarez Replacement
Manchester City find themselves in need of attacking reinforcements following the departure of Julian Alvarez and the injury to Oscar Bobb. With the transfer window winding down, the Premier League champions are exploring various options to bolster their forward line.
While Erling Haaland remains the focal point of the attack, City recognize the importance of having adequate backup options. To identify potential replacements, the club has utilized data analytics firm SciSports to pinpoint players with similar playing styles to Alvarez.
Potential Replacements:
Vincent Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen): The young Belgian forward has impressed in the Bundesliga and could be a viable option, although Bayer Leverkusen may be reluctant to sell.
Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan): A highly-rated striker with proven quality, but Inter Milan are likely to demand a significant fee.
Lois Openda (RB Leipzig): The Belgian forward has enjoyed back-to-back prolific seasons and could be a suitable replacement for Alvarez.
Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes): A former PSG academy product with untapped potential, Kalimuendo could benefit from Pep Guardiola’s coaching.
Joao Pedro (Brighton): The Brazilian forward has attracted interest from Arsenal but could be a more affordable option for City.
As the transfer window enters its final stages, Manchester City will be working diligently to secure a suitable replacement for Alvarez and bolster their attacking options.