Manchester City Transfer News: Latest Leonardo Bonucci, Hector Bellerin Rumours

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is preparing a “January overhaul” of his squad and wants to upgrade his defence with the big-money transfers of Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus and Arsenal starlet Hector Bellerin.

Dave Fraser of the Sun reported the Spanish coaching genius has set aside £150 million to capture the pair, along with Borussia Dortmund superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Guardiola has already spent £175 million since arriving from Bayern Munich, but he requires further reinforcements as he reshapes the City starting XI.

According to Fraser, the “lack of depth in the heart of defence” has prompted the former Barcelona boss to consider an approach for Bonucci, and he is prepared to battle the Gunners for Spain international Bellerin.

Vincent Kompany’s regular visits to the treatment table have left City short of cover and leadership in a key position. As noted by football journalist Kristof Terreur prior to the recent game at Swansea City, Kompany has rarely featured for the Sky Blues of late:

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