A fresh midfield target has emerged for Manchester City and he could aid their cause | OneFootball

Manchester City have been linked with a host of midfielders recently. There is a clear need for the Premier League champions to add another midfielder this month. The loss of Rodri has crippled City’s engine room. His injury has placed a heavy workload on Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva. Those three players have soldiered on but they are in desperate need of support.

Who City could sign in January remains to be seen. Now Lazio midfielder Nicolò Rovella has emerged as a potential target for Manchester City. Based on his displays this season, the Italian international could add something to Pep Guardiola’s midfield for this season and beyond. He has impressed for Lazio this season and Rovella has the attributes and talent required to play a role for the world champions.

Foot Italia has relayed a report from Il Messaggero that Manchester City have set their sights on Lazio midfielder Nicolò Rovella. Furthermore, it is reported that City are considering making a bid of €40 million to sign the Italian international. It is also included in the report that Lazio could sell Rovella for such a fee. If they did sell the midfielder it could aid Lazio’s bid to strengthen their squad. It is also reported that Rovella at this stage has shown no interest in leaving Lazio at this stage.

Nicoló Rovella is an intriguing player and his strengths would add something Manchester City’s midfield desperately needs.

Manchester City do need a midfielder who reads the game well defensively and has the athleticism to thrive in the Premier League. Since Rodri’s injury, Pep Guardiola’s side has lacked legs in midfield. It isn’t a knock on Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva or Ilkay Gundogan to call that out, it’s just stating what is obvious to see. The hope is that City can address this hole in their squad. Nicolò Rovella is a player who can fill that void if City did move for the Lazio midfielder.

A look at Rovella’s game shows he thrives defensively. He is strong in a tackle, and he reads the game exceptionally well defensively. His ability to break up play either in a challenge or via a well-timed interception stands out in his play. Rovella’s athleticism is also a key attribute of his play. He covers the ground well and his pace does stand out. Those are attributes City’s midfield is crying out for.

In possession, Rovella has a wide range of passing. His ability to play a long ball is a key asset of his play. Although, it isn’t seen regularly when he plays for Lazio. For Lazio, his main role on top of his defensive duties is maintaining possession or recycling possession. That is something he excels at. His physical attributes being his size and speed, help him get out of trouble in midfield. Rovella’s passing ability is also a weapon of his game. So the Italian midfielder could prove to be a shrewd acquisition if Manchester City do move for him this month.

Nicoló Rovella may be a player to watch this month.

If Manchester City can’t sign Ederson from Atalanta, for example, they may pursue a move for Rovella. The Lazio midfielder has the ability and attributes that Pep Guardiola’s side desperately need. He is an intriguing player and does look to be one that Manchester City may look into signing based on recent reports.