Manchester City's biggest area of need has been in central midfield since Rodri's ACL injury. So, why is Pep Guardola's first signing of the January window a highly rated young defender?

Manchester City have seen their Premier League title defence stutter this season after a quiet summer but Pep Guardiola’s side look set to invest heavily in January having struck three January deals

Manchester City let a two-goal lead slip at Brentford, losing out in stoppage time, with Pep Guardiola engaging in a heated discussion with goalkeeper Stefan Ortega

Manchester City need to invest during the January transfer window due to injury problems and a faltering Premier League campaign, manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday, acknowledging it may have been a mistake to rule out signings in the summer.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivered a fiery reprimand to goalkeeper Stefan Ortega following his side’s 2-2 draw against Brentford in the Premier League.

The Man City manager tipped Thomas Frank to move clubs and fight for "higher targets" in his press conference.

Pep Guardiola has shown incredible faith in his players, but it has become increasingly clear that change in the squad is needed

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had some stern words for goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in the aftermath of his side’s 2-2 draw in the Premier League with Thomas Frank’s Brentford – and the clip of the 53-year-old’s fiery reaction is going viral online.

Pep Guardiola exploded at Stefan Ortega after Man City's frustrating draw against Brentford. The reigning Premier League champions blew a two-goal lead in the game.

Manchester City were 2-0 up at Brentford but contrived to suffer another setback as the home side equalised late on

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead away to Brentford as Pep Guardiola 's woes continue. A second-half brace from Phil Foden had put the Premier League champions into a seemingly unassailable lead. It didn't prove enough though, with Brentford netting two late goals to rescue a point.

City have not made a significant signing in January since the arrival of Aymeric Laporte for £57 million from Athletic Bilbao in 2018. Read more at straitstimes.com.