Manwan: Director Viana s transfer plan is blocked, Manchester City s Champions League qualification suspense increases uncertainty

May 14th, the Manchester Evening News wrote an article analyzing the work of Manchester City's sports director Hugo Viana. Before taking office, Viana did not expect what situation he would face.

Over the past years, Manchester City has usually made clear plans for summer signings at this point in time, but they have not yet determined these plans this year. When Viana accepted the position of Manchester City's sports director, he probably did not expect such twists and turns this season. Even in November last year, when his former club, Portugal Sports, had no sign of what would happen to Manchester City in the next four months.

In the 31st round of the Premier League on April 6, Manchester City drew 0-0 with Manchester United away. Viana took office the next day and caught up with Manchester City's best form this season. The team took the initiative in the five-year battle and reached the FA Cup final. Viana's arrival was seen as a signal that Manchester City began preparing for the summer window, before De Bruyne was told to leave the team freely after the season ended, while the team stepped up their pursuit of Wilz and Nottingham Forest's Gibbs White.

However, like last weekend's 0-0 draw with Southampton, Manchester City faced another obstacle, and they have not locked in the Champions League ticket with two rounds left. During Guardiola's coaching, Manchester City's score advantages over the Champions League qualification line in the past few years were 28 points, 22 points, 24 points, 20 points, 19 points, 28 points, 30 points and 3 points respectively. The last time Manchester City qualified for the Champions League was so suspenseful, Guardiola was coaching in his first season, but at that time their points advantage was more than the current 2-point lead Villa.

Although Manchester City made a series of extremely successful signings in 2017, this does not mean that the team's transfer operation rhythm will not be affected by the suspense of the Champions League qualification. For example, if Manchester City cannot be shortlisted for the Champions League, then Wiltz will undoubtedly go to Bayern. The top player deal will have a ripple effect on other players and their representatives, which means that everyone can’t fully finalize their future plans until it’s determined whether the team will be shortlisted for the Champions League next season and the additional revenue that comes with it, everything is only to be decided.

All of this makes a feeling of uncertainty around Manchester City, and everyone seems to have a question mark on their heads, because Manchester City is not operating as freely as usual, all because of the suspense of Champions League qualification. For director Viana, his first summer window was not easy. After Begiristan, Viana was very eager to bring influence to the club.