Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta says he will be staying at the club, with boss Pep Guardiola having told him he is part of his plans for this season. Zabaleta, who has one year left on his contract, has been linked with a move to Italy this summer. But the 31-year-old Argentina full-back told the Manchester Evening News: “There was a lot of speculation – that came from the media. “I don’t know how many times I was away to Italy. It was incredible. Every day there was a new club. “I’ve always been away from that because I knew … [Read more...]

Manchester City could make a third signing this week and are close to signing Colombia international Marlos Moreno, it is understood. The 19-year-old winger would cost around £4.75million if a deal to bring him from Atletico Nacional is completed. Moreno’s arrival would follow those of Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus, whose deals have already concluded this week, although reports have suggested he could immediately be loaned out for experience. Spanish club Deportivo la Coruna are a reported potential destination for the player, who came … [Read more...]

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of teenage Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras. The 19-year-old, who is currently with the Brazil squad at the Rio Olympics, will make the move to City in January on a contract that runs until the end of the 2020-21 season. The deal – for a reported £27million with further add-ons – sees the Blues continue their considerable recruitment drive under new boss Pep Guardiola, with the news coming a day on from them wrapping up the £37million signing of 20-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane … [Read more...]

Manchester City have completed the signing of Germany winger Leroy Sane from Schalke, the Premier League club have announced. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium after a fee, understood to be around £37million, was agreed between the two clubs. Sane’s arrival continues new manager Pep Guardiola’s rebuilding of the City squad following the signings of Nolito, Ilkay Gundogan and Oleksandr Zinchenko this summer. Sané told the club’s website, www.mancity.com: “I feel really good, I’m happy to be here and happy … [Read more...]

Schalke winger Leroy Sane has flown to England in order to complete a big money move from Schalke to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Sane has been a long-term target for City, and talks are close to reaching a conclusion after discussions this week. The Bundesliga club confirmed on Twitter that the player would not be travelling with the Royal Blues to their training camp ahead of the Bundesliga season. Leroy #Sané is currently in Manchester and will not be travelling with #Schalke to the training c Essen-born Sane, who scored eight … [Read more...]

Everton assistant manager Erwin Koeman has praised the attitude of John Stones in the face of Manchester City’s ongoing transfer pursuit. City boss Pep Guardiola on Thursday confirmed his club were “going to try” to sign the 22-year-old England centre-back . There has been increased speculation about a reported £50million move but Stones, who played the last 11 minutes of the Toffees’ penalty shoot-out defeat to Real Betis in Germany on Saturday and 69 minutes against Dynamo Dresden on Friday, has remained focused. “He is very … [Read more...]

Manchester City’s pursuit of Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci could be all but over after it emerged that the Citizens have opened talks with Everton over the transfer of John Stones. Despite only assuming the role at the start of the summer, new City boss Pep Guardiola has immediately prioritised defensive reinforcements, with his search for a ball-playing centre-back who is able to start attacks, leading him to Bonucci and the Everton youngster. Last month, a bid of €60 million was immediately knocked back by the Bianconeri for their … [Read more...]

Manchester City have opened talks with Everton over a deal for John Stones, according to reports. With Vincent Kompany set to miss the start of the season through injury, Martin Demichelis having been released, and neither Nicolas Otamendi or Eliaquim Mangala managing to fully convince in the Premier League, City are in the market for a new centre-back. Leonardo Bonucci – who featured in our top five defensive targets – had been mooted, but it now appears City manager Pep Guardiola has set his sights on England international Stones. The … [Read more...]