“Assuming we allowed Manchester United to sign him he could have been their next Haaland but we needed Alvarez Replacement. Erik Ten Hag wanted Him so but we were so quick to react to the transfer, I’m so happy with the board”, Pep Guardiola reacts to latest Man United transfer failure on signing a top striker as the player has now completed Medical to join City today.

Manchester City is on the verge of finalizing the acquisition of Divin Mubama, a former forward for West Ham United, as reported by The Athletic. Mubama, who is 19 years old, left West Ham earlier this summer after choosing not to renew his contract. The departure was influenced by a disagreement over his future playing time with the club.Upon joining Manchester City, Mubama is expected to primarily train with the club’s Under-21 squad. However, he will also have opportunities to train with the senior team under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola. This move comes despite strong interest from other clubs including Everton, West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland, Lyon, and Famalicão, with Manchester City ultimately securing his signature.

Because Mubama is under 24 years old, City will be required to pay a transfer fee to West Ham as compensation for the player’s departure. During the previous season, Mubama made 12 appearances across all competitions for West Ham, demonstrating considerable promise. His potential was evident during the 2023 FA Youth Cup, where he played a crucial role in West Ham’s triumph. Mubama scored a hat-trick against Southampton in the semi-final and ended the competition as the top scorer with eight goals, earning him the Young Player of the Year award for the 2022-23 seasoIn other transfer news, Manchester City is preparing to loan Kalvin Phillips to Ipswich Town, a team recently promoted to the Premier League. This move is part of Phillips’ efforts to find a permanent exit from the Etihad Stadium. This will be Phillips’ second loan spell, following a stint at West Ham last season where he made only ten appearances. His two years at City have been marred by injuries and inconsistent form, which have overshadowed the £42 million transfer fee City paid for him when he joined from Leeds United.

Phillips’ relationship with Guardiola has also faced challenges. The manager’s public comment about Phillips being “overweight” after the 2022 World Cup caused tension, although Guardiola later apologized for his remarks. Now, Phillips is poised to play a significant role for Ipswich Town under manager Kieran McKenna as they aim to secure their place in the Premier League following a long absence since 2002. The loan deal is structured without an obligation for Ipswich to make the transfer permanent.n.