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‘Man City can’t spend millions on Aguero's successor’ – Eriksson explains lack of new striker at Etihad Stadium

Manchester City have not invested “millions and millions” in another striker, as signing a suitable successor to Sergio Aguero at this stage would create a “big problem” for Pep Guardiola, says Sven Goran Eriksson.

There have been calls for the Citizens to bolster their attacking ranks in the summer window.

Aguero, the club’s all-time leading goal scorer, has been struggling with fitness issues and has entered the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium.

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If he departs in 2021, it will leave Brazil international Gabriel Jesus as City’s only senior option to lead the line.