Manchester City appear to be entering a pivotal stretch in their long term right back planning, with TeamTalk reporting that Sporting CP defender Ivan Fresneda has emerged as a leading target for a possible January move. The context is clear and unavoidable, Kyle Walker has now moved on and Pep guardiola has been leaning heavily on matheus Nunes as a makeshift option.While Nunes has adapted admirably, the need for a specialist remains evident.
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TeamTalk details that Fresneda has been monitored closely across recent months. The 21 year old has already made 13 appearances for Sporting this season and his form under Rui Borges has been strong enough to draw attention from clubs beyond City. chelsea and West Ham have reportedly been tracking him too, although Guardiola’s admiration seems particularly firm.
Insider Dean Jones told TeamTalk, “It is true that Man City continue to track Ivan Fresneda, They are looking for another full back option and it is just a case of whether they see a good enough prospect in January.” That sense of timing is crucial,because City are shaping their squad with both immediate needs and long term continuity in mind.
