Deprived of Kevin De Bruyne, out at least until the end of the calendar year 2023, Manchester City is already working to find a replacement for their Belgian playmaker. And the Cityzens are ramping up efforts for the transfer of Lucas Paqueta.
It’s a major blow for Manchester City. The orchestrator of the Cityzens, Kevin De Bruyne, will be sidelined from the field for several months. Suffering from hamstring injury last week in the Premier League opener, the playmaker will undergo surgery. An operation that will keep him in the infirmary for three to four months.
This grim news has cast a freezing chill in the British press, which dedicated its front page to the Red Devil on Wednesday. “Kevin De Bruyne is KO! The Belgian ace needs surgery. He is sidelined for four months,” laments the Daily Mirror.
A significant setback for the Skyblues who have already ventured into the transfer market, seeking a replacement for the 32-year-old player. While Manchester City dreams of acquiring Lucas Paqueta, the English executives will step up their pursuit of the Brazilian. This is at least what the Daily Mirror states, specifying that “City is intensifying its pursuit of Lucas Paqueta.” Arriving in England in 2022 from Olympique Lyonnais, the midfielder is under contract with West Ham until 2027. The Hammers are demanding more than €100 million to release the golden-haired star.
In its columns, the Daily Star shares the same sentiment and writes that Pep Guardiola’s team will now swiftly take action for Paqueta. While waiting to finalize this undoubtedly prioritized deal for Manchester City, Pep Guardiola and his team will first focus on the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla, scheduled for Wednesday evening. After being defeated by Arsenal in the Community Shield, the winners of the 2023 Champions League will strive to secure their first trophy of the season against the Andalusians.
