Manchester City have been linked with a little known Copenhagen striker in the final days of the summer transfer window.
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Man City considered Alvarez replacementsCopenhagen talent among themFormal approach not expectedWHAT HAPPENED?
According to , Orri Oskarsson has featured "high on the list" of targets that City have been exploring to beef up their options up front. The Premier League champions are considered "firm admirers" of the 19-year-old Iceland international.
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Oskarsson played against City in a Champions league game last season and has already netted seven times in 11 appearances for Copenhagen so far in 2024-25. However, while City have seemingly shown interest in Oskarsson and he is expected to move before the upcoming transfer deadline, the same report from suggests the Premier League champions won't now mount a formal approach. Other English sides, as well Porto and Real Sociedad could benefit from that, with Oskarsson valued at €20 million (£17m; $22m) plus add-ons.
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Having sold Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for big money, City have been reluctant to jump into the transfer market for an expensive replacement. Instead, Pep Guardiola has talked up James McAtee and Oscar Bobb as they primarily seek to replace the Argentine from within, although the latter will spend the next few months on the sidelines with a fractured leg.
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Ilkay Gundogan has been an unexpected bonus in the final stages of the transfer window to boost depth in midfield with a proven and experienced star. But City appear happy with what they have as the transfer deadline approaches.