Guardiola doesn't stop, 150 kilos (330 pounds) in January and now after Rodri's apprentice

For the fourth consecutive year, Real Madrid will play against Manchester City in the Champions League. However, contrary to their past encounters, the English team is going through an evident crisis. This has led Guardiola to spend 150 million euros on 3 signings during this winter market.

Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Marmoush are the players who have joined City this market. However, Guardiola wants more and that's why he has set his sights on Nico González. The Porto player is close to finalizing a deal with the English team, with the club itself willing to offer a clause close to 60 million euros.

Considered Rodri's apprentice, the Spaniard would be Guardiola's fourth signing. Additionally, rumors have begun to emerge that the coach is looking to sign Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus. Another player with whom Josep Guardiola desperately hopes to reverse his situation to try to face Real Madrid.

The fear of Real Madrid

For several years, Manchester City has been known for being a club that makes million-dollar signings. No matter the amount to be disbursed, the English are always willing to pay it to achieve their desired signing. A practice that has led them to have several successes due to how well thought out many of their transfers were.

However, the signings made in this winter market only highlight the deep fear they have of Real Madrid. Aware of the level the merengue team has regained, Guardiola knows he won't be able to face them.

The Spanish coach's desperation is quite different from the calm in Real Madrid's locker room. The merengue team, despite the problems at the beginning of the season, is calm ahead of their match against Manchester City.

City's millions

Being close to another signing, Manchester City has made a significant outlay during this winter market. However, given the little adaptation time the newcomers have, they might not arrive at their best level against Real Madrid.