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Man City boss Pep Guardiola discusses Man United, Chelsea and Spurs summer transfers
PEP GUARDIOLA expects a summer splurge in the transfer market from Manchester City’s rivals, which is making competition stronger and stronger.
Jamie Carragher asks if Pep Guardiola has next season in mind
City were dumped out of the Champions League last week by Monaco.
And having failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time as a manager, Pep Guardiola is set to overhaul his squad.
Express Sport understands Vincent Komapny will lead a massive clear-out at the Etihad, with the former Barcelona boss looking to rebuild City’s team.
However, he is not the only one ready to spend big.
Pep Guardiola is set to spend big at Manchester City this summer
Jose Mourinho wants some top-class arrivals at Manchester United to ensure they can compete for the Premier League title next term.
And with six sides in the mix for Champions League qualification, the yearly battle means all teams must strengthen constantly.
Antonio Conte is intent on adding star quality this summer, as while Chelsea are on course for the title this term, more is needed to cope with European football.
Even Tottenham are likely to reinvest further to maintain pace with England’s elite, and Guardiola says the cash flow doesn’t stop in the Premier League.
Antonio Conte wants to bolster Chelsea's squad ahead of Champions League football next season
Other teams around the world spend £80m, £100m for one player – not just the team
“Teams spend a lot of money, not just Manchester City,” Guardiola said.
“A lot of money, all the teams around the world. A lot.
“We spent a lot of money, but other teams around the world spend £80m, £100m for one player – not just the team.
“Next season Chelsea are going to buy, Tottenham are going to buy, United are going to buy.
Jose Mourinho has big plans at Manchester United too in the transfer market
“City, Barcelona, Juventus, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich – all the teams.
“And it is so tough in that competition (Champions League) with all the teams.
“At the top level, the mistakes you make, wow, the teams are really good.”
Manchester City face Liverpool today (4.30pm), with six points currently separating Guardiola’s third-placed side and fifth-placed Arsenal.
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