Two Man City stars shine vs Swansea as Pep Guardiola given £70m January transfer conundrum

Manchester City's Dilemma

Manchester City's victory over Swansea City in the League Cup has posed a significant question for manager Pep Guardiola: will the team spend £70million on a January signing?

Nico Gonzalez and Rayan Cherki impressed in the match, with Nico's performance being particularly notable as he filled in for injured defensive midfielder Rodri. According to Pep Guardiola, Rodri

is getting better
and has returned to first-team training, although his exact return date remains uncertain.

Nico's solid display helped Manchester City secure a 3-1 win and advance to the quarter-finals. He was described by The MEN as

a calm presence who can push the tempo
, similar to Rodri's style of play.

The upcoming transfer decision will be a crucial one for Pep Guardiola, as he weighs the options for the £70million signing.

Author's summary: Manchester City faces a £70million transfer decision.

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