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Pep Guardiola is poised to make his first signing as Manchester City manager, with Ilkay Gundogan nearing a £17.8m move.

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder was one of the first players targeted by Guardiola after it was confirmed he would take over at the Etihad in February.

And the 25-year-old’s arrival is expected kick off a flurry of activity with Guardiola handed the funds to overhaul the squad he inherits from Manuel Pellegrini.

Here we break down City’s transfer strategy in the Catalan’s first window at the club.

What areas does he want to strengthen?

Guardiola is expected to make additions in almost every department.

Central defence is in serious need of address, given Vincent Kompany’s ongoing calf problems and a thigh injury that will rule him out of the start of next season.

Martin Demichelis is out of contract and set to return to Argentina, while Eliaquim Mangala’s position is in doubt.

Gundogan’s arrival is imminent in midfield and Guardiola is unlikely to stop there.

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager once famously said he’d like a thousand midfielders - and while he won’t bring in that many this summer, it will be a surprise if he doesn’t sign at least two.

Up front, City’s over-reliance on Sergio Aguero last season was patently evident - even if the emergence of Kelechi Iheanacho is cause for excitement.

Guardiola needs to secure top class cover for Aguero, without stifling Iheanacho’s progress.

Perhaps the biggest surprise has been the persistent links with goalkeepers.

Joe Hart was one of City’s most consistent performers again last season - producing outstanding displays, particularly in the Champions League.

Who do they want?

A deal for Gundogan is ‘practically done,’ according to sources in Germany.

Guardiola is also prepared to battle it out with Jose Mourinho to land John Stones, while his interest in Athletic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte hasn’t diminished despite the French defender suffering a dislocated ankle and broken leg towards the end of the season.

City will also resume their pursuit of Paul Pogba after abandoning plans to sign him 12 months ago.

They accept his £70m+ price tag and wage demands represent a major hurdle - but remain huge admirers of the Juventus midfielder.

Toni Kroos is another option, if Real Madrid can be convinced to sell the German international - and Bayern’s Thiago Alcantara is another Guardiola favourite.

Up front Leroy Sane is a player City have monitored from before Guardiola’s appointment.

They are still deciding whether to firm up interest this summer.

Who will go?

Yaya Toure’s agent claims City are prepared to sell the Ivorian, with China and Inter Milan options.

City are also prepared to cut their losses on Mangala after he failed to live up to his £42m price tag.

Wilfried Bony will almost certainly leave the club after another frustrating season, while Pablo Zabaleta, Fernando, Aleksandar Kolarov and Jesus Navas face uncertain futures.

Who are the key figures?

Txiki Begiristain’s contacts book will be put to the test. His network of agents and leading figures in world football was a key reason behind his appointment as director of football.

He landed Guardiola - now he needs to furnish him with the players to return City to the summit of English football.

Guardiola’s own charisma and appeal will also play a significant role in luring his targets, while agent Mino Raiola will be pivotal in the pursuit of Pogba.