5 Man City players would get into Liverpool's team as Premier League champions face trial
Manchester City could be forced into selling players if found guilty of breaking financial fair play rules and slapped with severe punishments.
The Citizens currently have 115 alleged charges to their name after allegedly failing to provide accurate financial information between 2009 and 2018, meaning they could now face a number of punishments if found guilty in court over the next six months.
If the worst comes to the worst, City could be stripped of its Premier League titles, handed a significant points deduction, placed under a transfer embargo or worse, relegated from the top flight.
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It could then lead Pep Guardiola's side to sell all of its top players, providing Liverpool with a chance to drastically improve their squad ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Liverpool.com has taken a playful look at who would get into Liverpool's team.
Erling Haaland
Undoubtedly the first on the list, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland would get into any team in the world thanks to his remarkable goalscoring record and ability. Having won the last two Premier League golden boots, he already has seven goals in three games this season - including two hattricks.
Liverpool currently has Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez in attack and while both are good options at this level, neither compare to the talent of Haaland, who has outscored both of them combined in his two Premier League campaigns.
Currently valued at around $199million (£152m/€180m) as per Transfermarkt, the 24-year-old would certainly cost a bomb, although City's need to sell in this scenario could perhaps lower that asking price, yet competition for his signature from other major clubs would ultimately raise it once more.
Kevin de Bruyne
Next up would be midfield magician Kevin de Bruyne, who is becoming increasingly expected to leave City at the end of the season amid interest from Saudi Arabia. Nonetheless, there is no denying he'd be an impressive addition to Arne Slot's squad.
Even at 33-years-old, the Belgian is continuing to perform in the Premier League and there is no doubt he can continue to do so for a few more years, making him an unquestionable addition to Liverpool's midfield if presented with the chance.
Rodri
The man to solve Liverpool's defensive midfield conundrum and Slot's desperate need to find a new No. 6, Rodri is quite possibly the best option the Reds could sign in that position if he were to be allowed to leave by Man City.
However, following a particularly impressive campaign last season, Real Madrid has begun to take notice and Liverpool would need to pull out all the stops to convince Rodri from moving back to his homeland if it came to it. Nonetheless, Rodri would drastically improve Liverpool's midfield and turn it into a real powerhouse.
Phil Foden
Perhaps controversial given Liverpool's already stacked attack, but Foden would no doubt be a great addition to any team and is arguably better than both Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz at left-wing.
But the England international prefers to play in the No.10 role, something Liverpool don't often use, even if Dominik Szoboszlai sits a bit further forward than the rest of Slot's midfield. When Foden is on form, however, then not many would turn him down.
Ruben Dias
Last but not least, Man City center-back Ruben Dias would be a welcome addition to Liverpool's backline, having become a rock at the back for the Premier League champions throughout the recent title successes.
While not better than Virgil van Dijk, the Portuguese would certainly make the perfect defensive partner for the Dutchman and is better than Ibrahima Konate, who currently occupies that role. It's also fair to say John Stones and Josko Gvardiol, who can also play at center-back are better than the Frenchman.