Manchester City are set to mount another Premier League title challenge and could now be ready to raid South America to sign a promising starlet.
Man City marks Premier League return with win over Everton
The international break is always a reset time for players and managers, and Manchester City appear to have lived up to that mantra after securing an impressive victory over Everton on Saturday.
Erling Haaland’s goalscoring exploits and Tijjani Reijnders’ industry in midfield proved crucial on a day where Pep Guardiola was able to celebrate, although the Catalan boss has made it clear he expects more from his attacking support players to ensure there is not an over-reliance on the Norwegian.
He said: “(I’m) disappointed that he didn’t score four or five. All joking aside, I’m really happy but we can’t just rely on him, we need other players. Wingers, attacking midfielders. They need to step forward and score goals. We are playing to provide Erling with quality and passing, but other players need to step up.
“The chances were clear and they have to score. At this level they have to be demanding. Chances from Savinho, Jeremy and Tijjani – they have to score. They have to do it, otherwise we can’t do what we want.”
Either way, Manchester City find themselves just three points behind league leaders Arsenal having sorted out some of their earlier problems in the campaign, representing a stark contrast to their shaky form at this stage last season.
It’s common knowledge that the Citizens’ plethora of attacking talent has given them a platform to compete on multiple fronts, and they could now be poised to repeat the trick amid developments involving a potential target.
Man City considering River Plate youngster Ian Subiabre
According to TBR Football, Manchester City are among a host of clubs keen on River Plate youngster Ian Subiabre, who has been in fine form for Argentina at the Under-20 World Cup with two goals in six appearances.
In a potential transfer, which could see the youngster embark on a similar path to that of Julian Alvarez, he has one goal and one assist in 15 appearances for the South American giants in 2025.
Capable of featuring on either flank, Subiabre is on the radar of Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion, Fulham and Crystal Palace.
Interestingly, Manchester City made contact with the 18-year-old around the same time they brought in Claudio Echeverri, and they remain keen to do a deal as his stock continues to rise in Europe.
It now remains to be seen whether they can beat his competitors to his signature, with Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Monaco and RB Leipzig offering other options for Subiabre to continue his career. Addressing his situation, Graeme Bailey made it clear that a move in 2026 could please all parties, although without revealing much about his potential destination.
He said: “Speaking to scouts and clubs, we now believe Subiabre will move in 2026. It’s probably this summer, but don’t be surprised if someone does a deal in January.”
