Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club "definitely" need to sign a striker despite being top of the Premier League while rarely picking anyone in a traditional striker's role.
City have played without a recognised striker for most of the season, having lost Sergio Aguero in the summer.
The club also failed in an attempt to sign Tottenham's Harry Kane.
"I think the club needs a striker, definitely," said Guardiola, speaking before Sunday's Manchester derby.
"You say we play fantastically well without a striker because we are winning. When we are not winning, you say we need a striker."
City sit three points ahead of Liverpool, before facing Manchester United on Sunday at Etihad Stadium looking for a first home win over their bitter rivals in four games.
Still referring to comments from the press, Guardiola added: "[You say] 'how do these guys play without a striker? In the Premier League you have to play with a striker'.
"So, we need a striker, I think the club is going to try."
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