Back to the Manchester City Newsfeed

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City 'DEFINITELY' need a new striker amid links to Erling Haaland and Harry Kane... but asks why the media only question his side's lack of forwards after a defeat

Pep Guardiola has suggested that Manchester City will swoop for a striker this summer, with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane closely linked to the champions.

The Catalan maestro turned to a system true to his tiki-taka roots after losing Sergio Aguero, with playmakers Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva regulars up-front this season.

City welcome rivals United for the Manchester derby on Sunday and Guardiola will surely stick with his striker-less setup in an attempt to hold-off Liverpool's charge.

Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City will need to sign a striker this summer

Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City will need to sign a striker this summer

The Spanish manager has been playing Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden in attack this season

The Spanish manager has been playing Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden in attack this season

However, in one of his trademark passive-aggressive rants in front of the cameras, Guardiola suggested City will be going into the market attempting to finally replace Aguero's goals this summer.