Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City will not be buying a new forward in the transfer window and believes Sergio Aguero's hat-trick in a 3-1 win against Newcastle proved why they don't need a new striker.
Manchester City are considering a January move for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred in a bid to get a head start on their summer transfer business, sources have told ESPN FC.
The Brazilian is the club's top target for the holding midfield role after being watched by City scouts and impressing manager Pep Guardiola when the two sides met in the Champions League.
Fred, 24, is wanted to provide competition for Fernandinho, who last week signed a two-year contract extension, for next season. City'sreadfullarticle
