Pep Guardiola ‘privately’ names one Manchester United star as being capable of playing for Manchester City

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Published on 2024-02-21 17:00:00

One recent report has disclosed a ‘private admission’ from Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, suggesting that Manchester United has a player capable of playing for Manchester City on a regular basis.

This revelation comes at a time when off-the-field boardroom changes at Old Trafford have created connections to Manchester City’s highly successful operation. The recruitment of Manchester City chief Omar Berrada as the new CEO at Old Trafford and the potential hiring of former City academy director Jason Wilcox have further strengthened these connections.

Despite boardroom moves, the actual transfer of first-team players between the two rival clubs has been rare. The most notable transition in recent history was Carlos Tevez’s move to Manchester City in 2009, marking a significant shift in power between the two teams.

Now, reports indicate that Pep Guardiola has privately admitted that England superstar Marcus Rashford is the only Manchester United player he believes is “good enough to play regularly” at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola reportedly rates Rashford’s talent highly and believes he would thrive in his Manchester City squad.

However, Guardiola reportedly holds doubts over Rashford’s combination play and believes that the other Manchester United first-team stars do not have the capability to be key players in his system at Manchester City.

The potential interest in Rashford could lead to a transfer battle in the summer market, especially following Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe’s announcement of his desire to leave Paris on a free transfer. It is expected that Mbappe will move to Real Madrid, potentially opening up a gap in the PSG squad for a new superstar attacker. Reports have already suggested that PSG could turn to Marcus Rashford, especially given the England international’s off-the-field struggles and criticism over body language this season.

Overall, the revelation of Guardiola’s private admission and the potential transfer interest in Rashford highlights the ongoing connections and rivalries between Manchester United and Manchester City.

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