With pre-season officially behind them, Manchester City had entered the final phase of preparations for the new campaign.
Typically, after pre-season, professional football clubs shift their focus to fine-tuning the squad, ensuring players are at peak fitness, and making any last-minute transfers before the opening fixtures.
Since City's pre-season experiments were complete, O'Neill immediately met with Richard to discuss the weaknesses in his squad.
Inside the chairman's office, Richards sat across from O'Neill, who had requested the meeting.
Richards adjusted the tablet in front of him and leaned back in his chair. "Alright, let's get straight to it. Pre-season went well, didn't it? So, what's on your mind, Martin?"
O'Neill shook his head slightly. "Yes, the squad looks sharp, but there are still a few things to sort out before matchday."
Richards raised an eyebrow. "Another transfer?"
