Manchester City may face a significant challenge next year with the potential departure of Pep Guardiola, but the club is preparing to invest around £300 million ($394m) in new players to maintain its dominance.
There is growing speculation that Guardiola will leave when his contract expires at the end of the current season.
Although the Premier League champions remain keen to extend his stay and have reportedly asked for a decision by Christmas, there are concerns that they may need to move forward without him.
According to The Mirror, Guardiola’s incredible success over his eight-year tenure has left the club in a strong financial position, allowing for a substantial transfer budget next year.
Recent transfer windows have seen City generate profits, bringing in £140 million ($182m) more than they spent this summer.
This financial prudence, combined with robust commercial revenue, has kept the club on solid footing in relation to UEFA’s financial regulations.
In addition to the uncertainty surrounding Guardiola’s future, City’s leadership must also address the 115 charges of alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations.
The charges have sparked calls for severe sanctions, including relegation or a significant points deduction.
Despite this looming issue, Pep Guardiola is focused on guiding his team to yet another Premier League title.
City’s next fixture is against Brentford in the Premier League on September 14.
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