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Five clubs that should purchase Dimitri Payet

By Roy Emanuel

Jul 21, 2016; London, United Kingdom; General view of the seats at Olympic Stadium with the team name West Ham United F.C. prior to the London Anniversary Games. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2016; London, United Kingdom; General view of the seats at Olympic Stadium with the team name West Ham United F.C. prior to the London Anniversary Games. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 06: Pep Guardiola the manager of Manchester City and Yaya Toure of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on January 6, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 06: Pep Guardiola the manager of Manchester City and Yaya Toure of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on January 6, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

Manchester City

“Desire” and “need” are two words that do not often go together during the January transfer period, especially for some of the Premier League’s most resourceful clubs. But the purchase of Dimitri Payet by Manchester City may not be as much of a luxury buy as it seems on the surface.

Pep Guardiola’s first campaign in England began well, but has hit a few bumps recently. City’s 4-0 loss at Everton this past weekend was as surprising as it was thorough for the home side.

Brazilian star Gabriel Jesus has arrived this month and will surely add a new dimension to the attack, but the City Football Group may look to add to their midfield with Payet.

While talent is abundant already in the squad with Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva, Manchester City is not a club that will want to leave their title push to chance. Along with a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter with AS Monaco rapidly approaching, Payet could contribute greatly across their entire campaign.

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Quality players are present and the transfer fee would not be cheap, but we may yet see Dimitri Payet firing thunderous free-kicks and scoring goals at the Etihad Stadium in 2017.

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