Man City have a straightforward decision over Julian Alvarez arrival

Manchester City may decide when to add Julián Álvarez to Pep Guardiola’s squad should they complete a deal for the striker.

Manchester City will not face any restrictions on bringing Julian Alvarez to the Etihad should they complete a transfer for the striker.

The Blues are understood to be close to sealing a deal for the River Plate striker despite competition from a number of top European clubs, including AC Milan. If they win the race, there will be no obstacles to negotiate to incorporate him into Pep Guardiola’s squad.

A change in work permit rules following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has made it easier for British clubs to sign players from South America, as City showed by signing Brazilian teenager Kayky last summer. last. Álvarez is so established in Argentina that while he doesn’t automatically qualify for an FA Governing Body Endorsement (GBE), the 21-year-old easily passes the threshold for one.

City’s slim squad, despite the perception, means that Txiki Begiristain would not have to move players to fit Alvarez into City’s squad.

The Blues can enter a maximum of 17 players in their Premier League and Champions League squads who do not count as homegrown players, as Álvarez would not. With the departure of Ferran Torres, they currently have 13 on their books.

That leaves room for four, meaning that even if City land their main target, Erling Haaland (who wouldn’t qualify as a local either) and even if Haaland is followed by one or two more major additions from abroad in the summer window, there will still be room. for Álvarez to be included.

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