Stefan Borson claims that instead of signing more costly contracts, Man City could consider signing Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell in January. On December 21, Borson, a former Man City financial advisor, responded via X to the Etihad transfer scenario. “More realistic January signings are players like Ben Chilwell on loan,” he stated. This comes after it was revealed that Man City would not be pursuing midfielders Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Zubimendi in January.
Even though the Newcastle midfielder is highly linked to the Cityzens, it appears that they are hesitant to pay the required amount for the Brazilian. Aston Villa defeated City 2-1 later that day, resulting in yet another loss. Despite their high pay bill, the city has shown strong financial performance for 2023–24; therefore, cutting corners will not be tolerated. Following their loss to Aston Villa, they have only won once in 12 games, indicating a terrible run of play.
Chillwell emerges as realistic January singing for Manchester City
In the Carabao Cup match against Barrow in late September, Chilwell made his only Chelsea debut thus far this season. Although he wasn’t included in Maresca’s plans at Stamford Bridge, he was unable to look for a move, unlike Raheem Sterling, who joined Arsenal in the summer. Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson believes Chilwell might become a January transfer target for City. Players on loan, like Ben Chilwell, are more plausible January additions, he stated on X. Just imagine what we can anticipate.
It follows speculations that said City will not pursue a January transfer for Bruno Guimaraes, a midfielder for Newcastle, despite multiple reports tying the two parties together. Chilwell appears to be a more feasible option because City appears hesitant to make significant purchases in January.
