1. Inigo Martinez
Again another potential recruit from La Liga, but following the example of Michael Laudrup, who signed a lot of players to Swansea from the league he once managed in, Pellegrini may opt for Real Sociedad's young Spaniard Inigo Martinez. A vital cog in the Sociedad machine, his assured displays at the back frustrated defenders, while the strikers fired the Basque outfit into the Champions League for the first time since the 2002-03 season. During the summer, he increased his status as the "next Carles Puyol" by excelling in Spain's U-21 European Championship success and being named in the
Team of the Tournament by UEFA. His natural curiosity to venture forward may work with Vincent Kompany staying put, but as Chelsea have sometimes found out with David Luiz, the consequences may be huge, and may end up costing City those vital points that they must accrue in order to win back the league. However, with Sociedad already parting company with
Asier Illarimendi, they may decide not to sell and City then must pay a hefty sum, possibly inflated by Illarimendi's departure, in order to secure the services of the 22 year old.