Manchester City are leading the race for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports in the Netherlands. Juventus, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all said to be keen on the 19-year-old, but it appears the Citizens have the edge currently. The Manchester club were also interested in de Ligt’s teammate Frenkie de Jong but reports …
Riyad Mahrez was not included in the Manchester City matchday squad for the 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town yesterday. The Algerian international’s omission was not down to an injury, according to Pep Guardiola, who claimed the Algerian wasn’t selected due to “rotation.” The City manager instead had a bench that included Bernardo Silva, David Silva, …
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that the club are considering a move for a new defender. The Citizens have just one natural left-back in the first-team squad in Benjamin Mendy, with the likes of Fabian Delph and Oleksandr Zinchenko filling in when required. The knee injuries that Mendy has suffered over the past …
Manchester City have been joined by Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Crystal Palace fullback Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to reports in the UK. The defender only made his senior debut in February last year but has established himself as a regular first-team player under manager Roy Hodgson this campaign. The Citizens have …
Manchester City are interested in signing Leeds winger Jack Clarke, according to the Sun. The Citizens, along with Southampton and a number of other Premier League teams, are keeping tabs on the 18-year-old, but his club are determined to keep hold of the player. Clarke has recently stated that he is happy at Elland Road …
Pep Guardiola is thinking hard about finding a replacement for Brazilian defensive midfielder, Fernando Luiz Roza, more commonly known as Fernandinho. For City, the 33-year old is an essential player, but although he is on top form right now, it has to be wondered how long it will be before his age begins to tell. …
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the club won’t spend over the odds to secure a long-term replacement for Fernandinho. The Brazilian turns 34 in May and reports have linked City with Wolves’ Ruben Neves as a possible signing to take over from the veteran midfielder. However, it is believed that the Portuguese international would …
Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong has confirmed that he will stay at the Eredivisie club for the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old is being pursued by Manchester City, as well as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, but the Dutch international says he want to stay put until the summer: “I am certainly not leaving this …
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are both keen on signing Valencia winger Carlos Soler, according to reports in France. The 22-year-old has two and a half years remaining on his contract at the Mestalla and is said to have a release clause of €80m (£72m). PSG are believed to be ahead of City in the …
Manchester City are battling West Ham for Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Djalo, according to reports in Portugal. The 18-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and will be available on a free transfer in the summer. Sporting are trying their best to keep hold of Djalo with a new four and …
Manchester City are one of three teams to have enquired about Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, according to reports in Italy. The Argentinian international is also interesting Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain but Juve are said to be reluctant to sell. The Serie A league leaders could, though, be tempted to sell for over €100m (£90m) …
Manchester City and Manchester United have both made their interest known in Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, according to reports in the Spanish media. Bayern Munich are said to be frontrunners for the French World Cup winner, with the Bundesliga club willing to pay his €80m (£72m) release clause. The German side were not prepared …
Inter Milan could be set to rival Manchester City and Manchester United for Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, according to reports in Italy. The Serie A side are said to be monitoring the 22-year-old’s situation, although they have been put off by the player’s reported asking price. Lyon are looking to hold out for €80m (£72m) …
Manchester City are close to signing Benfica midfielder Tiago Dantas, according to Portuguese newspaperRecord. The 18-year-old’s current contract expires at the end of the season, and the player looks destined to make a move to the Etihad Stadium in the summer. Dantas has reportedly flown in to the UK, along with his agent, to sign a …
Barcelona are “one step away” from securing the transfer of Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to Sport. The Catalan newspaper reports that the 21-year-old has verbally agreed to move to the Camp Nou, although it appears Barca are yet to agree a transfer fee with Ajax for the player. De Jong could reportedly cost …