Bajkowski added that Nico Paz appears unavailable due to Real Madrid's ownership, Felix Nmecha is not a player of interest, and Ayyoub Bouaddi is an exciting young talent but could trigger a bidding war.
Beyond the midfield reconfiguration, the club must resolve the status of striker Omar Marmoush, who struggled to compete with Erling Haaland for a starting role during the prior season.
"Marmoush is another interesting player to watch at the World Cup.
He had a year that frustrated both himself and the team, with memories of his excellent start fading fast as he struggled to push Erling Haaland for a place in the team.
It can be a thankless task to be deputy to the best No.9 in the world and there is a shelf life, so this is a summer where Marmoush and City both have to consider what is best and the World Cup could tip the balance in terms of clubs making offers," said Bajkowski.
Journalistic analysis also highlights potential shifts in how the club integrates academy graduates, considering Maresca's past preferences for experienced players during his tenure at Chelsea.
"Hi Martin, it's an interesting question in as much as I'm not sure if the suggestion is that Pep Guardiola did or did not give access.
They were physically in another building, but were also more involved in training than many youth teams at other top clubs and there were plenty of minutes given to homegrown players.
Maresca will obviously have a big interest in the academy but you suspect he will also like having experienced players to count on given his frustrations at Chelsea.
