Reports have revealed that Pep Guardiola, the head coach of Manchester City, is determined to sign Spanish midfielder Firmin Lopez from Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

According to the Spanish transfer news site "Fichajes", Guardiola has renewed his request to the City management to acquire the young player, emphasizing that he is one of his top priorities to strengthen the midfield, especially following the departure of Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne.

Guardiola's insistence on signing Lopez comes after a disappointing season that saw City miss out on trophies and lose the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title to Al Hilal, prompting the Spanish coach to consider radical changes to his lineup.

It is worth noting that 22-year-old Firmin Lopez played 46 matches for Barcelona last season across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 10 assists, and he is under contract with the Catalan club until the summer of 2029.