Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph was a surprise inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s starting line up for England’s game against Croatia yesterday. The 28-year-old had captained the side against the USA in a friendly on Thursday night but was expected to be on the bench for the Nations League clash. However, an injury to Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson …
Manchester City are weighing up a move for Real Betis fullback Junior Firpo, according to reports in England. The 22-year-old is valued at £44m by his club, but the Manchester side are keen to recruit cover for Benjamin Mendy. The Frenchman has undergone knee surgery which will keep him out until the New Year, leaving manager …
Manchester City pair Benjamin Mendy and Nicolas Otamendi both withdrew from international duty this week due to injury. Mendy has been plagued with a meniscus problem in his left knee, and it was decided that the best course of action was to undergo surgery. The Frenchman is not expected to be back in action until …
Manchester City are keeping tabs on Napoli holding midfielder Allan, according to reports in Italy. The Brazilian is reportedly happy to stay at the Partenopei for the time being but Pep Guardiola’s side are said to have increased their scouting of the 27-year-old in recent weeks. Fans on Twitter are uncertain whether an offer for …
Manchester City are tracking Brescia defensive midfielder Sandro Tonali, according to reports in Italy. The midfielder has been called up to the Italian senior side by manager Roberto Mancini for the first time despite playing his football in Serie B. Tonali has been dubbed the ‘new Pirlo’ by many news outlets, with many seeing the …
Manchester City are closing in on signing Ajax playmaker Frenkie de Jong, according to reports in England. The 21-year-old is interesting a host of top European clubs but the Dutch international is believed to have been convinced by the prospect of working under manager Pep Guardiola. Manchester United, Barcelona and Tottenham were also said to be …
Manchester City are scouting Paraguayan teenager Fernando Ovelar, according to reports in the English media. The striker is only 14 years of age, but he is already starring for Cerro Porteno in the top flight of Paraguayan football. Ovelar played in the derby against Olimpia last Sunday and sensationally scored the opening goal in the 2-2 …
Manchester City will head into the derby against United high in confidence following their 6-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk midweek. Not only that but manager Pep Guardiola also managed to rest a number of key players including Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane and Benjamin Mendy ahead of Sunday’s clash. The Citizens don’t have any new injury …
Manchester City are scouting Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to reports in England. The 20-year-old has only played 20 games of senior football, after making his first-team debut for the Eagles last February in a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham. However, since then, Wan-Bissaka has firmly established himself as Palace’s first choice right-back, starting all …
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane has rejected speculation that he could move to rivals Manchester United in the future. Bookmakers had slashed the odds of the German international moving across the City but when asked about the possibility of making the switch to Old Trafford, the wide man was emphatic in his denial: “That won’t …
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling scored a brace against Southampton in the 6-1 victory yesterday. After the game, manager Pep Guardiola praised the 23-year-old for his growing maturity and revealed that the player has completely transformed since his arrival at the Etihad. Fans on Twitter were full of praise for Sterling after the game: He …
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has verbally agreed to sign a new contract with the Premier League champions, according to the BBC. The 23-year-old’s current deal expires in 2020 and the Citizens have been keen to tie down the midfielder for the long term. Sterling’s new contract will reportedly run until 2024, and he is …
Manchester City will be without Kevin De Bruyne for up to six weeks after the player suffered knee ligament damage against Fulham in the Carabao Cup clash on Thursday night. The Belgian superstar limped off with four minutes of normal time remaining, with youngster Claudio Gomes taking his place. Fulham fullback Tim Fosu-Mensah landed on De …
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan took to Twitter yesterday to announce that he has returned to training. The German international has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, missing the last five matches in all competitions. Supporters are absolutely delighted to see Gundogan back in action and are hoping he can recapture the form he was …
Manchester City have held talks over signing Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to the Metro.co.uk. The Dutch club reportedly value the 21-year-old at £70m, which would mean the Citizens would have to break their transfer record to recruit the Netherlands international. Riyad Mahrez, at £60m, is currently the club’s costliest outlay, but it seems like …