Former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp believes Manchester City must have a contingency plan after missing out on Harry Kane.
The Tottenham striker publicly pledged to stay at the club this summer, ending speculation over a British record transfer to City in the last days of the transfer window.
However, Redknapp believes that City would be very light up front with only Gabriel Jesus as a recognised striker.
He said, per Sky Sports: "It's a huge blow for Manchester City. They've left themselves in a bit of a difficult position now.
"They've obviously lost Sergio Aguero, they've got Gabriel Jesus but they won the league last season without a recognised striker and they have so many other attacking options.
"I just have a feeling that this year with crowds back, it's going to be harder than ever to win away from home. There will be a bit more pressure on you to attack and the impetus is going to be there. I think this is a huge blow for them but they must have a contingency plan.
"City must be thinking there is someone else they can sign because if they were to lose Jesus, it's going to leave them extremely short. I'd be amazed if they didn't get someone in during this window.
"This is great news for Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea because I think that pretty much everyone in football would've thought had Kane gone to City, you might as well do the trophy lift now. But Kane staying at Spurs gives a completely different perspective to the whole season. It doesn't make Man City the outstanding favourites."
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