Manchester City have the money to spend, the intention to make additions, and space in the squad to accommodate January signings.
Whether it is a defensive midfielder, centre-back or perhaps a more attacking introduction, City look set for a busy January after a first half of the campaign beset by injury struggles and setbacks.
We know a few names who won't sign this month, while plenty of others have been linked with coming in. Whoever does arrive will have plenty of available squad numbers to pick from when they do sign.
Joao Cancelo's exit in the summer frees up the number seven which he wore since 2022, but his loan spells from January 2023 mean it is now two years since any City player featured in that iconic number.
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