Soccer-City still uncertain of signing new striker, says Guardiola


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FC Barcelona present new signing Sergio Aguero - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - May 31, 2021 FC Barcelona's new signing Sergio Aguero poses during his presentation REUTERS/Albert Gea/File photo

(Reuters) - Manchester City have not yet decided if they will sign a new striker to replace Sergio Aguero, manager Pep Guardiola said, with the summer transfer window set to close next week.

City signed England playmaker Jack Grealish from Aston Villa for a British record 100 million pounds https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/man-city-sign-playmaker-grealish-villa-six-year-deal-2021-08-05 ($136.49 million), but they are short on central striking options after Aguero joined Barcelona https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-spain-fcb-aguero-idUKKCN2DC1AH following his City exit at the end of last season.

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