Man City in danger with key asset ready to pounce, as the role Viana played explained

Keith Wyness believes Pep Guardiola can give Manchester City another year to settle in new director Hugo Viana, but the manager is left with an ‘itch’ as ​​he knows there are ‘new challenges waiting for him’.

City have seen Guardiola lead them to several successes over the past seven years. But several reports in recent times suggest the City boss could end it all after this season.

So with his current contract expiring at the end of the campaign and having won everything there is to win, it’s easy to see why he might move on.

But with new director Viana only just arriving at the club, Wyness believes Guardiola could stay for another season to ease that transition.

“Pep has been sending mixed signals lately, positive and negative.” Wyness said Football insider.

“Now that Hugo Viana is coming in, I read that he might do it for another year.

“That then gives Viana time to settle in and work on the succession plan.”

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Guardiola could be ready

While Wyness believes an extra year is feasible, he also notes that Guardiola is at the end of his rope and could still decide that he is done.

But on the other hand, I can see Pep getting itchy feet and showing signs of wanting to move on. He is showing frustration and new challenges await him,” Wyness added.

“He’s starting to feel like he has to tackle them, but in the end he will do the right thing for City.

“It is possible that he will sign a one-year extension, but he certainly indicates that things can go well for him. That’s where we’re going now.”

Man City overview: New Rodri deal in the works

It has been reported lately that Real Madrid’s ultimate goal is to land City midfielder Rodri.

However, the Manchester team are planning to block any possible deal that is in the works offer the Ballon d’Or winner a new contractfurther inflating its value and ensuring they don’t have to sell for years.

Meanwhile, City are interested in Irish youngster Mason Melia, but it is reported that this signing puts Tottenham top of the Premier League table.

TEAMtalk is aware of this City want to sign Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. However, they can only get one player from the Bundesliga, and at this point Wirtz is the most likely addition.

Guardiola is Prem’s longest-serving manager

If Guardiola leaves City this summer, he will end his status as the longest-serving current manager in the league, with Thomas Frank taking the crown.

But if he stays, he will extend it for another year and continue working his way up to become the longest-serving Premier League managers of all time.