Following a thrilling 5-4 victory over Fulham, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola fueled intense transfer speculation by sharing a warm and highly publicised moment with Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze.
Chukwueze, currently on loan from AC Milan, was the catalyst for Fulham’s near-unthinkable comeback in what became one of the Premier League’s wildest games. Introduced at halftime with City leading 5-1, the 26-year-old Super Eagles star delivered an explosive performance, netting a sensational second-half brace in just eight frantic minutes.
Despite Chukwueze’s goals nearly costing his side the win, Guardiola was seen laughing, joking, and sharing a significant hug with the Nigerian international on the pitch. This post-match display immediately ignited conversations online about a potential move to the Etihad.
The transfer chatter stems from City’s reported struggle to find a consistent, high-impact goal-scoring winger since the departure of Raheem Sterling in 2022. Chukwueze’s dazzling performance, suggesting he has now found his rhythm in English football, coupled with Pep’s evident admiration, has placed him firmly at the centre of Man City’s future recruitment discussions.
