Pep Guardiola has denied that Manchester City’s heavy spending in the January transfer window was influenced by concerns over a potential transfer embargo due to alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.
City spent approximately £170 million on Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Nico Gonzalez before the deadline. Despite speculation, Guardiola insisted the club’s spending remains lower than its rivals over recent years.
“In the last five years, we are the last team in the top six for net spend,” he said. “Even after this window, we are behind Chelsea, United, Arsenal, Tottenham, and even Liverpool.”
City, who face Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fourth round, deny any wrongdoing in the 115 alleged financial breaches case. Guardiola expects a verdict in the coming weeks.
