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Here are some realistic transfer targets that City could turn to as they try to recruit players who can help them fight relegation:
1. Giovani dos Santos – Tottenham Hotspur - Loan – Centre Forward/Winger
Once dubbed the next Ronaldinho when at Barcelona, he is a player of unbelievable potential but has not been given the opportunity to impress in the Premier League. His diminutive figure might hinder his performance in such a physical league, but players have got round such problems in the past, such as Luka Modric at Spurs and Geovanni at Hull. definitely worth taking a chance on.
2. Amr Zaki - Zamalek - Loan – Stiker
Obviously the Tigers can’t afford to sign anybody permanently in this window but they probably wouldn’t want to sign a player with notorious attitude problems, branded as ‘unprofessional’ by Steve Bruce from their time together at Wigan. What will appeal to City is his goalscoring record – 29 in 56 for Egypt and 11 goals in his season Wigan prove that he can do the business at the highest level, and goals are something that City are desperately short of. If he gets chances in front of goal he rarely misses and with Hull creating very few chances, a player like Zaki is just what they need.
3. Danny Welbeck/Federico Macheda/Mame Diouf - Manchester United – Loan – Strikers
These three young Manchester United starlets have all had tastes of the big time by appearing for the Red Devils and scoring in competitive fixtures, much like Frazier Campbell had before his loan move to the Tigers. All three are strikers which means United have six decent forwards and would probably consider allowing one of these young lads to leave on loan in order to get some experience in the Premier League: something that is invaluable but can’t be offered to them on a regular basis at Old Trafford.
4. Jack Wilshere – Arsenal – Loan – Central Midfielder
Still a very young man but Arsene Wenger clearly has faith in his ability because he continues to use him in Arsenal’s first team squads in both Cup competitions and in the League. However, Mr. Wenger will know that the only way for young players to improve is by playing football and having Wilshere on the bench will not be allowing the youngster to begin realising his potential. If City could land the youngster, he would provide a blend of energy and solidity in midfield which would be perfect when combined with the playing style of Jimmy Bullard.
5. David Bentley – Tottenham – Loan – Winger
This one might be a little ambitious, but if you think that at the beginning of last season Bentley would have been one of the first names in the England squad for the World Cup it becomes clear how much he is wasted at Tottenham. Overtaken in the pecking order at White Hart Lane and for England by Aaron Lennon, Bentley won’t be going to South Africa this summer unless he can hold down a regular place for his club. If the winger actually wants to be in the England squad he would consider a move to City where he would be guaranteed a starting place and almost certain to have an impact when he plays. This could free up Richard Garcia to play as a forward instead of a winger, where his aerial threat can be targeted.
6. Dominic Adiyiah – A.C. Milan – Loan – Striker
A very highly rated young player who has not yet had a chance to impress in the Rossoneri first team but has a phenomenal strike rate at under-20 level for Ghana and for his former club Heart of Lions. If City could acquire his signature it would be a bit of a gamble but he could definitely provide something up front for the Tigers as a golden boot winner at the under-20 World Cup in 2009. He has great pace and technique and could be allowed to leave Milan on loan with the guarantee of first team football that would mean the Milan bosses seeing if he can cut it against top teams.
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