Manchester City's summer spending spree has rewritten the Premier League's financial record books, with the club splashing out a staggering £458m to overhaul their midfield, according to BBC News.
The revamp has brought fresh legs and creativity into Pep Guardiola's engine room, but the outlet suggests the eye-catching outlay doesn't tell the whole story of City's transfer window. Despite the heavy investment in midfield reinforcements, questions are reportedly being raised over whether City have adequately covered themselves in attack, particularly regarding backup for star striker Erling Haaland.
With Haaland having become the focal point of City's attacking approach, any injury or suspension could leave Guardiola short of natural firepower up front, per the report. While the midfield rebuild positions City for long-term dominance in possession and control, the apparent lack of a like-for-like alternative to Haaland could prove a costly oversight if the Norwegian's fitness or form dips during the campaign.
BBC News suggests that for all the record-breaking spending, City's business this summer may not be as complete as the headline figure implies - a gap that could yet be exposed as the season unfolds.