Manchester City reportedly dey interested to sign Atletico Madrid right-back Nahuel Molina for January transfer window. Even though Pep Guardiola spend over £150m for summer, dem never really strengthen di right-back position well.
Dis part of di pitch fit be weak spot for City squad, despite say dem get some players wey fit operate there. Rico Lewis na one natural full-back available, while Matheus Nunes don dey converted to right-back during him time for Etihad.
Central defenders John Stones and Abdukodir Khusanov don also play there this season, but ideally Guardiola go like get players wey comfortable for di role.
Man City dey eye Molina move
According to TEAMtalk, City see di right side of their defence as one area wey need strengthening come January. Di report talk say Citizens don already put Atletico’s Molina for their shortlist of potential targets.
Man City believe say Molina fit blend well into Guardiola squad, even though dem never decide if dem go push full interest in 2026.
Meanwhile, City go continue dey monitor Molina situation for Atleti, but dem must watch out for competition from local rivals. Recent report talk say Manchester United also dey consider Molina as one of three options to strengthen their right wing-back position.
Molina dey face uncertain future for Spain
Molina don emerge as potential target for Manchester rivals after e fall out of favour at Atletico Madrid this season. Di 2022 World Cup winner don drop behind Marcos Llorente, getting just one start in six competitive games.
With only two years left on him contract, Atletico fit use January window as one last chance to demand proper fee for di Argentina international. Despite him recent struggles at club level, di 27-year-old still dey important for him country, as Lionel Scaloni don call am up for Argentina upcoming fixtures against Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
