Premier League: Weakest Positions Top 6 Clubs Must Address in the Transfer Window

#1 Manchester City: Defensive Midfielder

Does Pep Guardiola have the squad to defend Manchester City's Premier League title?

The only big name to leave the Manchester City squad this summer so far is Yaya Toure. At 35, there is little he could have offered and probably stayed a year too long, making just the odd substitute appearance to leave the club with another winners medal.

But his departure has opened up a spot in midfield that needs to be filled. Pep Guardiola is well stocked in attack with Riyad Mahrez a new addition after they paid £60m for his services.

The only other signing so far is Claudio Gomes from PSG - an 18-year-old defensive midfielder. He will go into the U-23 squad first and Guardiola will be wary of a lack of real cover for Fernandinho in midfield.

Whether Guardiola plays four at the back or three, Ferandinho is his go-to man in central midfield while David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne play in advanced roles.

But the Brazilian is not getting any younger. At 33, does he have the legs to last a full season after a tiring World Cup campaign?

Guardiola has Ilkay Gundogan to call upon but he is a midfielder who needs a defensive midfielder alongside to complement him. He cannot play the role himself.

Guardiola's starting lineup is sorted. In a squad brimming with talent, this is his only weakness - a backup player for Fernandinho.