Atletico president Miguel Angel Gil Marin has claimed that City already made a bid for Hernandez – and younger brother Theo, a left-back. Pep Guardiola almost signed the Italian stud in the summer – but his son’s serious illness saw Bonucci?decide to stay in Italy and commit his future to the Old Lady. But Conte wants to up the energy levels in his team this month and has already admitted Chelsea ‘are trying to do something in this transfer window. Getty Images11Wilfred Ndidi is closing in on a £15m switch“Let me see him, say good morning and welcome, and then I tell you. Manager Alex Neil is desperate to bolster his sides attacking pedigree this month in an attempt to transform Citys season into a play-off push. iola is happy with with his current squad, despite the obvious defensive flawsHigh-profile mistakes have marred the Man City defence this season, but the Independent report that Guardiola is willing to wait for the 20-year-old Frenchman. waterBacary Sagna is ordered by FA to explain his '10 against 12' post following Manchester City's win'second-tier team'Pep sees Man City as Premier League also-rans. 3Michael Antonio has been in superb goalscoring formConte witnessed first hand winger Antonios talen. new club Chelsea are five points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand. MANCHESTER UNITEDs Sam Johnstone will join Aston Villa on loan after the Red Devils recalled Joel Pereira from Belenenses.