The transfer race for Hugo Larsson’s services is expected to be heated up over the upcoming summer transfer period.
Sources close to catch-offside confirm that Frankfurt expects the 20-year-old star to already value the 60 million euro (501 million to 58.5m) mark.
The midfielder has turned his eyes to some of Europe’s top outfits, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham.
Man City took Hugo Larson’s lead
Catch-offside understands Manchester City first contact with the players along with negotiations with Bundesliga clubs.
The players themselves are considered open to the idea of switching to Etihad Stadium this summer.
Nevertheless, the Sky Blues’ Premier League competitors themselves (particularly Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United) have not yet been deterred and are moving forward with Larson’s aides.
Pep Guardiola needs are huge
There are cases where it should be made for any of the top England outfits, especially in the potential top flight champion Liverpool.
However, looking at the available options on each side of the park can lead to commentators believing Manchester City needs are the biggest in the mid-party division.
Kevin de Bruyne (33) and Ilkay Gundogan (34) are two prominent potential exits regarding contract expiration this summer.
Meanwhile, there is a real concern that Bernardo Silva could face a chopping block in the next window (despite picking up over 3,000 minutes this semester).
The midfield revamp appears to be very much on the city card, except for the sudden, behind-the-scenes change of mind over contract renewals.
What will Larson bring to Man City?
As a box-to-box midfielder with playmaking features, Hugorlason brought much-needed dynamism to the middle of the park.
Football players already cover comfortable ground and are engaged in the media. This is an attribute that is good enough for Guardiola setups.
That’s not to suggest that the former Barcelona head coach doesn’t need to spend time with Swedes on the training ground.
Two distinct areas that need development are for Larson to carry the ball and pass by.
There is a clear task to use Nico Gonzalez and Gundogan as a frame of reference.
| player | Progressive Carry | The path that was attempted | Pass completed |
| Hugorerson | 0.67 | 52.17 | 87.5% |
| Nico Gonzalez | 1.12 | 62.56 | 89.1% |
| Ilkay Gundogan | 2.21 | 74.64 | 89.8% |
*Statistics (per 90) Courtesy of FBREF