Guardiola rules out striker swoop for Man City in January

The failure to fire in front of goal has cost the Sky Blues dearly as they have fallen much behind in the title race early in the season.

Manchester City will not be signing a new striker when the transfer market reopens, says Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola’s statement comes in spite of the acknowledgment that his side are struggling to find the back of the net after the 1-0 win against Southampton on Saturday.

Only 19 goals in 13 matches have been scored by Man City in the Premier League so far.

Sergio Aguero has been on the sidelines for the majority of the season and Gabriel Jesus has been unable to step up in his absence, which is why the team’s goals have dried up.

Despite the urgent requirement of reinforcements up front, as Guardiola explains, the COVID-19-induced financial crisis will prevent the Sky Blues from spending in January

“No, I don’t think so because the economic situation around the world is what it is,” the City head coach responded when asked if a new signing was a possibility, via Sky Sports.

“We’re struggling, our momentum up front isn’t good. We are creating clear chances that we cannot score and when this happens we are always going to suffer.

“That’s why I’m not able to say how we will be this season. Game by game is the only thing I can do and now we go to London to play Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.”