newsfootball10 months ago

Reports | Manchester City ready to make offer for Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips

According to the Times, Manchester City are preparing to make an offer for Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips as they look to bolster their midfield options after the departure of club captain Fernandinho. The England international is the source of interest from several Premier League clubs.
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newsfootball11 months ago

Reports | Manchester City consider shock transfer for Paul Pogba

According to reports from GOAL, Manchester City are considering a move for Paul Pogba from rivals Manchester United upon the end of his current contract this summer. The French international is understood to be open to the move and City manager Pep Guardiola is keen on recruiting the midfielder.
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newsfootball1 year ago

Would love if Fernandinho stayed and we will talk at end of season, claims Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has asserted that he had no prior knowledge of Fernandinho’s departure and indicated that he hopes to see the Brazilian stay at the club beyond the duration of his deal and will engage in talks at the end of the season. The Brazilian announced he will leave the club in the summer.
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newsfootball2 years ago

Thought there was a good chance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo, admits Fernandinho

Manchester City had a good chance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo before his eventual move to cross-city rivals Manchester United in the transfer window, according to Fernandinho. The mercurial Portuguese completed a move to United in the last week of the transfer window for a fee of £20 million. 
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newsfootball2 years ago

Reports | Manchester United face competition from Manchester City for Declan Rice

Manchester United are set to compete with cross-town rivals Manchester City to secure the signing of Declan Rice from West Ham, as per reports from ESPN. The defensive midfielder who is under contract with West Ham until 2024 is touted for a big-money move to one of the top clubs in Europe.
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newsfootball2 years ago

Fernandinho signs a one-year contract extension with Manchester City

Fernandinho will remain at Manchester City next season after signing a one-year contract extension with the Premier League champions. The veteran midfielder was linked with moves back to Brazil but he says he has unfinished business at the Etihad Stadium after agreeing on a new deal.
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newsfootball2 years ago

Manchester United don’t have time to be disappointed, asserts Paul Pogba

In light of Manchester City’s semi-final win over Manchester United, Paul Pogba has asserted that the Red Devils do not have time to be disappointed with themselves as expectations are high. The Red Devils lost in the Carabao Cup semi-final to their cross-city rivals for the second year running.
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newsfootball3 years ago

We've missed Aymeric Laporte, admits Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was delighted to have defender Aymeric Laporte back in the team as he played his first game in over four months. The French centre back featured in City’s 1-0 away win over Sheffield United, playing 78 minutes and helping the team to keep a clean sheet.
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newsfootball3 years ago

Looking foward to staying at Manchester City for long time, admits Fernandinho

With less than six months left on his current deal with the club, Fernandinho has confirmed that he will extend his contract with Manchester City. The Brazilian has been forced to play as a center-back for most of this season but has transitioned seamlessly into the role amidst an injury crisis.
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newsfootball3 years ago

Reports | Manchester City and Pep Guardiola set to discuss club's plans for for next season

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that he will begin working on strengthening the team for next season in the upcoming weeks. The Spaniard will sit down the club hierarchy for discussing and evaluating possible transfer targets and also plan the selection of City’s assistant manager.
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