Mark Ogden speculates on who Man City will sign after Harry Kane said he would stay at Tottenham. (1:43).
After Kane's death, who will Man City be looking for? (1:43).
Sources tell ESPN that Manchester City is open to the possibility of signing Cristiano Rojo after Harry Kane left Tottenham for his immediate future.
Kane confirmed via social media that he would not be leaving Spurs this summer. This puts an end to City’s pursuit of England captain in the transfer window.
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Pep Guardiola still has room for a striker after Sergio Aguero's departure to Barcelona. Although City is trying to minimize the possibility of Ronaldo signing, it is not impossible.
ESPN has been told by sources that there are many obstacles to overcome. These include Juventus' demands for a transfer fee and Ronaldo’s high wages which wouldn’t fit in the structure at Etihad Stadium. The Juventus contract is still valid for one year.
Cristiano Ronaldo could make a surprise return to the Premier League this season. Photo by Daniele Badolato, Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images
ESPN reported that representatives from several European clubs were looking into the Portugal international.
Ronaldo was on the bench when Juventus started their Serie A campaign against Udinese with a 2-2 draw. An apparent arm injury caused him to leave training on Wednesday morning.
City has until Tuesday to sign a striker if Kane does not want to move this summer.
Guardiola stated that he was happy with his squad ahead of Norwich's 5-0 victory. It remains possible that another forward will be brought in before the end of the window.
Ferran Torres was primarily a winger and started as the central striker against Norwich, with Gabriel Jesus serving as a right-winger.
Jesus is the only senior striker recognized at the club. Academy forward Liam Delap (18) is expected to stay and not go on loan.
