Man City didn’t want to buy a new midfielder — now they may have to
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Man City didn’t want to buy a new midfielder — now they may have to

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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It was telling that Silva finished Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa as City’s deepest midfielder. open image in gallery Newcastle may to have sell a star due to PSR open image in gallery Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi was previously linked to Liverpool Part of City’s rationale is that a specialist holding midfielder would soon be sat on the bench when Rodri was on the pitch. That versatility means that had City beaten Arsenal to Declan Rice in 2023, he could have been a similarly multifaceted midfielder, taking on different duties depending on tactics and Rodri’s availability. open image in gallery Rodri’s absence is still being keenly felt Factor in the traditional difficulties of the January window and the probability that City’s plight would allow any sellers to raise their price and it would be hard to source a signing remotely of Rodri’s calibre.

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Daniel Sturridge explains what Man City need to do in January to have a chance of winning the Premier League title after falling 11 points behind rivals Liverpool
1 month, 1 week ago

Daniel Sturridge explains what Man City need to do in January to have a chance of winning the Premier League title after falling 11 points behind rivals Liverpool

Daily Mail  

Daniel Sturridge believes that Manchester City can only win the Premier League this season if Pep Guardiola is allowed to add to his squad in January. Man City lost 2-0 at Liverpool on Sunday - a result which left them 11 points below the leaders Man City manager Pep Guardiola has nowoverseen six defeats in his last seven matches Daniel …

Premier League: Five reasons why defending champions Manchester City have struggled this season
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1 month, 1 week ago

Premier League: Five reasons why defending champions Manchester City have struggled this season

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Manchester City appear a shadow of the dominant outfit that had won the Premier League in six of the last seven seasons, with Pep Guardiola’s side currently on a six-game winless streak ahead of their trip to Liverpool. Manchester City currently find themselves at the fourth spot on the Premier League table, trailing leaders Liverpool by 8 points, and are …

From ‘stay humble’ to a crumble: the seven problems Guardiola needs to fix at Man City
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From ‘stay humble’ to a crumble: the seven problems Guardiola needs to fix at Man City

The Telegraph  

City’s “expected goals conceded” is up on last season, from 0.79 to 1.25, which points to teams getting through them more. Ruben Dias has been a huge loss, missing four of the five consecutive defeats, while John Stones has not had a consistent run in the team since Guardiola was angered by him returning injured from England duty last March. …

Man City are 'ready to go all out for Liverpool target in January' with Pep Guardiola's side 'keen to find replacement for Rodri after injury bombshell'
3 months ago

Man City are 'ready to go all out for Liverpool target in January' with Pep Guardiola's side 'keen to find replacement for Rodri after injury bombshell'

Daily Mail  

Manchester City have been dealt a huge blow with Rodri picking up a serious knee injury, but according to reports in Spain the Premier League champions are set to go all out to sign a replacement in January. Rodri has become arguably the world's leading defensive midfielder and as such it is unlikely that any one player could adequately replicate …

Kovacic, Lewis, Stones? How Manchester City replace injured Rodri
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kovacic, Lewis, Stones? How Manchester City replace injured Rodri

The Independent  

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Man City are forced to accept absent Rodri really is irreplaceable as Pep Guardiola admits No 6 position is a problem with Euros winner out of opener at Stamford Bridge
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Man City are forced to accept absent Rodri really is irreplaceable as Pep Guardiola admits No 6 position is a problem with Euros winner out of opener at Stamford Bridge

Daily Mail  

He has been an incredibly important player for City who have not found back-up Up in the offices at the City Football Academy, overlooking a squad car park which has a couple of extra vacant spaces this year, Txiki Begiristain compiles a file of three for every position. Manchester City will be forced to adapt to playing without key man …

Man City agree £81MILLION deal to sell Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid - and it could spark another big striker transfer to the Premier League
5 months ago

Man City agree £81MILLION deal to sell Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid - and it could spark another big striker transfer to the Premier League

Daily Mail  

Atletico Madrid has agreed a deal with Manchester City worth an initial €75million for Julian Alvarez, which will see him leave Manchester City just two-and-a-half years after his arrival from River Plate in 2022. Julian Alvarez is preparing to leave Manchester City for Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis The 24-year-old has previously discussed his desire to play more key …

Revealed: Pep Guardiola is set to LEAVE Man City at the end of next season despite the club wanting him to stay... as he looks to re-shape his squad one last time after FA Cup final defeat
7 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: Pep Guardiola is set to LEAVE Man City at the end of next season despite the club wanting him to stay... as he looks to re-shape his squad one last time after FA Cup final defeat

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola is expected to call time on a spell of unprecedented dominance at Manchester City next summer. City will give Guardiola space to make a final decision on his future – and want the most successful boss in their history to extend his stay after 15 major trophies, including delivering a first Champions League. The news will act as …

Manchester City look to sign Champions League veteran next summer as they plan to DOUBLE star's wages on £13million-a-year contract
1 year, 2 months ago

Manchester City look to sign Champions League veteran next summer as they plan to DOUBLE star's wages on £13million-a-year contract

Daily Mail  

After completing a historic treble last season, Manchester City are in hot pursuit of a seasoned Champions League veteran, according to reports. At 33, Kroos made his move to Madrid from Bayern Munich in 2014 and has since collected nearly every available accolade possible during his tenure, including four Champions Leagues, three Spanish titles and five FIFA Club World Cups. …

Pep Guardiola claims Man City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva adds to their growing injury list after coming off against Crvena Zvezda
1 year, 3 months ago

Pep Guardiola claims Man City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva adds to their growing injury list after coming off against Crvena Zvezda

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has claimed Manchester City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva added to the club's growing injury list when he limped off against Red Star Belgrade. Man City's Bernardo Silva was substituted against Red Star Belgrade after suffering an injury Silva is now expected to miss the 'next few weeks' after sustaining an injury in the match Man City …

Man City will adapt in Guardiola’s absence: Bernardo Silva
1 year, 4 months ago

Man City will adapt in Guardiola’s absence: Bernardo Silva

The Hindu  

Midfielder Bernardo Silva is confident Manchester City will adapt in the absence of manager Pep Guardiola, who will miss the treble winner’s Premier League clashes against Sheffield United and Fulham after undergoing back surgery. “Little impact, in the sense that whilst it would be good to have our coach alongside us, if we were to be without him for two …

Man City to make improved offer for Lucas Paqueta after seeing £70m bid rejected by West Ham... and Brazilian wants to join the champions
1 year, 4 months ago

Man City to make improved offer for Lucas Paqueta after seeing £70m bid rejected by West Ham... and Brazilian wants to join the champions

Daily Mail  

Manchester City are returning with an improved offer for West Ham playmaker Lucas Paqueta, who wants to join the Treble holders. Manchester City are returning with an improved offer for West Ham playmaker Lucas Paqueta Personal terms over the proposed transfer are yet to be agreed, but are likely to be a formality given City’s spending power. However, there is …

Premier League: How can Manchester City line-up in Premier League 2023-24?
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League: How can Manchester City line-up in Premier League 2023-24?

The Hindu  

Premier League champion Manchester City has become a serial winner under Pep Guardiola. Though the club looked second-best in most parts of the Premier League season, sitting below Arsenal in the league table, its final push saw it seal the title for the fifth time in six years. “We struggle to restart every season but it’s fine, and hopefully our …

Manchester City agree deal to sign Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea
1 year, 6 months ago

Manchester City agree deal to sign Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea

The Independent  

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Bellingham gone but who’s next? Midfield merry-go-round will define summer
1 year, 6 months ago

Bellingham gone but who’s next? Midfield merry-go-round will define summer

The Independent  

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Champions League: Man City not dwelling on past failures or Bayern success says Guardiola
1 year, 8 months ago

Champions League: Man City not dwelling on past failures or Bayern success says Guardiola

The Hindu  

Manchester City will not be thinking about past failures in the Champions League or Bayern Munich’s illustrious European history when his side faces the German side in the second leg of the quarterfinal on Wednesday, said coach Pep Guardiola. City beat Bayern 3-0 in the first leg and is in the driving seat for a semifinal spot, with six-time European …

Football rumours: Chelsea ready to drop interest in Everton’s Anthony Gordon
1 year, 11 months ago

Football rumours: Chelsea ready to drop interest in Everton’s Anthony Gordon

The Independent  

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Man City not hiding what their No 1 goal is, Bernardo Silva says
2 years ago

Man City not hiding what their No 1 goal is, Bernardo Silva says

The Independent  

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Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola Will Not Stop Bernardo Silva Joining Barcelona
2 years, 5 months ago

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola Will Not Stop Bernardo Silva Joining Barcelona

News 18  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not stand in Bernardo Silva’s way should he wish to join Barcelona before the end of the transfer window. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDALS TALLY City have already let Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko join Arsenal and sold Raheem Sterling …

Pep Guardiola reveals he will enter talks with Man City over a new contract before end of the season
2 years, 5 months ago

Pep Guardiola reveals he will enter talks with Man City over a new contract before end of the season

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola opened the door to signing a new contract at Manchester City on the eve of the club’s title defence. Pep Guardiola has opened the door to signing a new contract at Manchester City ‘I wouldn’t change my life here one second,’ he said. A decision on Guardiola’s future at Man City is unlikely to be taken until towards …

PETE JENSON: Barcelona WILL bring in Bernardo Silva if they can sell Frenkie de Jong
2 years, 5 months ago

PETE JENSON: Barcelona WILL bring in Bernardo Silva if they can sell Frenkie de Jong

Daily Mail  

Xavi is a big admirer of Bernardo Silva and no one at Barcelona doubts the Manchester City midfielder's quality. LaLiga have prevented Barcelona from buying City's Bernardo Silva until they sell a big player He said he hoped LaLiga would interpret Barcelona's summer economic activity in the same way as the club, and that they would not put further 'obstacles' …

Anthony Martial: Man United ‘eager to keep forward amid Juventus interest’
2 years, 5 months ago

Anthony Martial: Man United ‘eager to keep forward amid Juventus interest’

The Independent  

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Jose Mourinho is pushing hard to sign free agent Paulo Dybala and bring him to Roma this summer
2 years, 6 months ago

Jose Mourinho is pushing hard to sign free agent Paulo Dybala and bring him to Roma this summer

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho hasn't given up on bringing Paulo Dybala to Roma and is desperate to seal a deal for the former Juventus man, ahead of his Serie A rivals. Argentinean star Paulo Dybala is a wanted man after leaving Juventus this summer Jose Mourinho is said to be desperate to add Dybala to his Roma recruits for this season Those …

Raheem Sterling hoping to sort out his Man City future in the next two weeks amid transfer interest
2 years, 6 months ago

Raheem Sterling hoping to sort out his Man City future in the next two weeks amid transfer interest

Daily Mail  

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling aims to resolve his future within two weeks amid interest from Chelsea, as he enters what he feels are his prime years as a footballer. Sterling has a contract offer from City, with just one year left on his deal, as well as interest from Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid. Raheem Sterling is aiming to …

Fernandinho backs young Man City defenders to step up
2 years, 7 months ago

Fernandinho backs young Man City defenders to step up

The Hindu  

Manchester City are without key defenders Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker for the remaining three games of the title run-in but midfielder Fernandinho said the club's academy talent can plug the gaps if called upon. City, which leads Liverpool by three points, lost Dias to a muscular problem midway through Sunday's 5-0 win over Newcastle United, leaving them …

Pep Guardiola expects Man City to be active in summer with Erling Haaland leading transfers list
2 years, 11 months ago

Pep Guardiola expects Man City to be active in summer with Erling Haaland leading transfers list

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola vowed that Manchester City will not stand still in the transfer market despite a raft of new long-term contracts handed out this season. Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will not stand still in the next transfer market 'I don't know what is going to happen but the soul and the heart of the team is still young,' Guardiola …

Guardiola wants to take one step at a time as fresh Champions League quest begins
3 years, 3 months ago

Guardiola wants to take one step at a time as fresh Champions League quest begins

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made it clear that he is not thinking about the past as it begins its UEFA Champions League campaign against Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on Wednesday. READ | Messi, Neymar back in PSG squad for Champions League opener Manchester City lost to Chelsea in the Champions League finals last year, with Kai Havertz scoring …

Manchester City to unveil Silva, Kompany statues before Arsenal game
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchester City to unveil Silva, Kompany statues before Arsenal game

The Hindu  

Manchester City will unveil statues made in honour of former players David Silva and Vincent Kompany outside the Etihad Stadium ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at home to Arsenal, the club said on Monday. Spanish midfielder Silva, who helped City win the Premier League four times and the FA Cup twice, left the club last year. #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re …

Transfer news and rumours: Man City eye Harry Kane for £160 million as Paul Pogba rejects Man United contract offer
3 years, 5 months ago

Transfer news and rumours: Man City eye Harry Kane for £160 million as Paul Pogba rejects Man United contract offer

The Independent  

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Man City cannot meet asking price for strikers - Guardiola
3 years, 6 months ago

Man City cannot meet asking price for strikers - Guardiola

The Hindu  

Manchester City is being priced out of the market for a new striker to replace Sergio Aguero and may just stick with what it has for the new season, manager Pep Guardiola said. British media reported City was interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane or Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland after Aguero left the Premier League champion at the end …

Fernandinho: Man City midfielder signs new one-year contract
3 years, 6 months ago

Fernandinho: Man City midfielder signs new one-year contract

The Independent  

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Manchester City 'have contacted Frankfurt striker Andre Silva's agent over a possible summer move'
3 years, 7 months ago

Manchester City 'have contacted Frankfurt striker Andre Silva's agent over a possible summer move'

Daily Mail  

Manchester City have reportedly contacted Eintracht Frankfurt star Andre Silva's agent over a summer swoop as Pep Guardiola searches for a replacement for Sergio Aguero. Man City have contacted Andre Silva's agent over a summer move, according to reports The 25-year-old has bagged 29 goals in 34 games in an impressive season for the Germans And according to German outlet …

Man City's rebuilding project has led to interest in Bernardo Silva from clubs in Spain and Italy
3 years, 7 months ago

Man City's rebuilding project has led to interest in Bernardo Silva from clubs in Spain and Italy

Daily Mail  

Manchester City's bid to refine their squad as they plot a fresh era of dominance has led to interest from European powerhouses in Bernardo Silva, according to reports. Manchester City's Bernardo Silva has sparked interest from a number of top European clubs And now according to the Telegraph, Champions League clubs from Spain, France and Italy are looking to capitalise …

Champions League: Ruben Dias, Thiago Silva - marshalling the Man City, Chelsea defences
3 years, 7 months ago

Champions League: Ruben Dias, Thiago Silva - marshalling the Man City, Chelsea defences

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We take a look at the impact of Ruben Dias on Manchester City and his fellow centre-back Thiago Silva’s importance to Chelsea. AFP Sport looks at the impact of Ruben Dias on Manchester City and his fellow centre-back Thiago Silva’s importance to Chelsea. Dias City’s transformative signing: What could turn out to be Manchester City’s most glorious season started inauspiciously …

Man City’s Aguero must show he deserves new contract, says Guardiola - Transfers - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Man City’s Aguero must show he deserves new contract, says Guardiola - Transfers - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Sergio Aguero can still play an important role for the club after returning from a serious knee injury but the Argentine striker has to show he can deliver on the pitch if he is to earn a new contract. Aguero, who joined City in 2011 and is the club’s all-time leading scorer with 254 …

Manchester City weighing up move for Atletico Madrid centre back Jose Gimenez
4 years, 3 months ago

Manchester City weighing up move for Atletico Madrid centre back Jose Gimenez

Daily Mail  

Manchester City are considering a move for Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez as Pep Guardiola looks to sign another centre back before the transfer window closes. But Gimenez, 25, is also on the list of targets drawn up by City with Guardiola keen to add a right-footed centre-back after signing Nathan Ake from Bournemouth for £41m. Manchester City are monitoring …

Man City, Guardiola at a crossroads with mini-rebuild likely - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Man City, Guardiola at a crossroads with mini-rebuild likely - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

After being eliminated at the quarterfinal stage of the Champions League for a third straight year, Manchester City and manager Pep Guardiola, perhaps unexpectedly, find themselves at a crossroads. But the fact remains that Guardiola has only one year left on his contract with the club and while he is reported to be “open” to an extension, he hasn’t yet …

Man City's revolution has already begun... but what else do they need?
4 years, 5 months ago

Man City's revolution has already begun... but what else do they need?

Daily Mail  

The only two words Pep Guardiola needs to remind himself of how much there is to do to get his Manchester City side in fighting shape for the title again after a dismal showing last season. Sportsmail takes a look at Pep Guardiola's recruitment strategy to bring Manchester City back to the summit of English football and the steps he …

Ryan Giggs insists Manchester United need 'three new players' amid Jadon Sancho move
4 years, 5 months ago

Ryan Giggs insists Manchester United need 'three new players' amid Jadon Sancho move

Daily Mail  

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs insists that his former club are still 'three players' away from challenging Liverpool and Manchester City as the Old Trafford men weigh up a mega-money move for Jadon Sancho. That form has propelled Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into the race for Champions League football next season, while the club are still in the hunt for …

David Silva wants to finish after 10 seasons at Manchester City, says Pep Guardiola
4 years, 5 months ago

David Silva wants to finish after 10 seasons at Manchester City, says Pep Guardiola

India TV News  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had admitted he cannot persuade David Silva to stay at the club after the Spaniard's stellar show in a 2-1 win over Bournemouth. I think he wants to finish after 10 seasons here," said Guardiola as quoted by BBC Sport. Guardiola said that City were "damaged" from the allegations while Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho …

City has Foden so no need to replace Silva says Guardiola
4 years, 6 months ago

City has Foden so no need to replace Silva says Guardiola

The Hindu  

The talent of Manchester City's 20-year-old midfielder Phil Foden, who scored twice in Monday's 5-0 home win over Burnley, means the club does not need to invest in a replacement for the departing David Silva, said manager Pep Guardiola. Spaniard Silva, 34, is due to leave City at the end of this campaign after 10 seasons with the club but …

Man City transfer news: David Silva to stay until end of the season before leaving, confirms Pep Guardiola
4 years, 6 months ago

Man City transfer news: David Silva to stay until end of the season before leaving, confirms Pep Guardiola

The Independent  

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Premier League: Manchester City midfielder David Silva to stay with club till end of season, confirms Pep Guardiola
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City midfielder David Silva to stay with club till end of season, confirms Pep Guardiola

Firstpost  

David Silva will stay at Manchester City until the end of the Premier League season, manager Pep Guardiola announced on Tuesday. London: David Silva will stay at Manchester City until the end of the Premier League season, manager Pep Guardiola announced on Tuesday. The Premier League is due to restart without spectators on Wednesday and aims to complete the season …

David Silva reiterates Manchester City exit, search for new club on hold
4 years, 7 months ago

David Silva reiterates Manchester City exit, search for new club on hold

The Hindu  

David Silva has underlined his intention to leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of this season but acknowledges his next move is uncertain due to the coronavirus pandemic. Former Spain playmaker Silva joined City from Valencia in 2010 and over the subsequent decade established himself as one of the club's finest ever players. The 34-year-old has …

Man City's summer rebuild just got a whole lot harder – Pep Guardiola faces his biggest challenge yet
4 years, 10 months ago

Man City's summer rebuild just got a whole lot harder – Pep Guardiola faces his biggest challenge yet

The Telegraph  

This summer was always going to be a big challenge for Pep Guardiola, even before news broke on Friday evening of Manchester City’s two season ban from the Champions League. Guardiola has never presided over a rebuild before but, with City needing to replenish an ageing squad, the Catalan was already steeling himself for his first real stab at a …

Man City is not more vulnerable than last season - Lampard
5 years, 1 month ago

Man City is not more vulnerable than last season - Lampard

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard does not believe Manchester City has suffered any drop off in quality from last season, adding Chelsea's hopes of lodging a title challenge will not end if it loses on Saturday. READ | Pressure on Man City as Lampard returns to the Etihad as Chelsea manager However, Lampard does not see City as being more vulnerable than it …

Micah Richards: 'Guardiola has certainly evolved the game'
5 years, 1 month ago

Micah Richards: 'Guardiola has certainly evolved the game'

The Hindu  

Micah Richards has been part of Manchester City’s Premier League-winning side in 2011-12. Excerpts… The way Manchester City deals with the ball on the pitch, it appears to have changed the players’ outlook towards football and altered expectations from fans. Now, the system is backed by England national team performances at the world U-17, U-20 and men’s level. England has …

Premier League: Manchester City don't need to sign another defender, best form of defence is to attack, says Vincent Kompany
5 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Manchester City don't need to sign another defender, best form of defence is to attack, says Vincent Kompany

Firstpost  

Manchester City’s defensive resources have been stretched thin this season but former captain Vincent Kompany says they do not need to sign another defender in January to get their Premier League title defence back on track. Bengaluru: Manchester City’s defensive resources have been stretched thin this season but former captain Vincent Kompany says they do not need to sign another …

Guardiola: Injuries won't force Man City to make January buys
5 years, 2 months ago

Guardiola: Injuries won't force Man City to make January buys

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City's recent injury problems will not persuade the Premier League champion to enter the January transfer market. READ| Guardiola without Rodri but allays fears over lengthy Zinchenko lay-off "After the international break – November, December, January, February – yeah, I am a little bit concerned because in a few positions we do not have enough players," …

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