Guardiola will let players choose new captain
Pep Guardiola will let his players decide who should be Manchester City’s next captain.
Pep Guardiola
Guardiola confirms Sane to remain at City despite Bayern interest
Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City’s desire to keep Leroy Sane was “always there” after the champions opened their pre-season campaign with victory over West Ham in China.
Manchester City belatedly start pre-season tour in Shanghai
Manchester City held an open training session in Shanghai on Tuesday just hours after finally landing in China for the start of their pre-season tour.
Man City finally set to embark on pre-season tour- two days late
Manchester City have finally been cleared to fly to China for their pre-season tour after two days of frustrating delays.
Premier League Asia Trophy week kicks off without City as they remain grounded
The Premier League Asia Trophy got off to an embarrassing start as organisers were forced to explain why star attractions Manchester City were not in China.
Man City still grounded as pre-season plans fail to take off
Manchester City’s pre-season preparations have been plunged into disarray after their flight to China was delayed for a second time.
Aston Villa close to taking their summer spending to around £100million
Aston Villa are close to taking their summer spending to around £100million as they near the signings of Douglas Luiz and Bjorn Engels.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say The Mirror says Bournemouth expect Callum Wilson to sign a new four-year deal next week to ward off interest from West Ham. The England striker has been targeted as the Hammers look to be losing out to Valencia in the race for Celta Vigo marksman Maxi Gomez.
‘Manchester is becoming more blue,’ quips City new boy Rodri on arrival
Rodri claimed Manchester is “becoming more blue” as he was officially unveiled as Manchester City’s record signing on Thursday.
Spain midfielder Rodri completes Manchester City move
Spain international Rodri has become Manchester City’s second summer signing after completing his move from Atletico Madrid.
Angelino closing in on return to Manchester City
Manchester City are close to re-signing left-back Angelino from PSV Eindhoven, PA understands.
Sterling says he is at Manchester City ‘for the long haul’
Raheem Sterling believes he is at Manchester City “for the long haul” but has not ruled out playing abroad one day.
Zinchenko signs new deal at Manchester City
Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed a new and improved deal to keep him at Manchester City until 2024.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho is considering making a Premier League return with Chelsea, the Daily Express reports. The Brazilian, who previously played for Liverpool, has struggled to make an impact since departing for LaLiga. Manchester United and Paris St Germain are possible destinations for the 27-year-old, but Sunday Times journalist Duncan Castles is quoted as saying the player’s “preference would be to go to Chelsea”.
Foden hungry for more success ahead of England Under-21s’ Euro 2019 campaign
Keen fisherman Phil Foden is determined to reel in more medals as he targets another title with England.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say The seemingly very near departure of Maurizio Sarri from Chelsea has left Derby County steeling themselves for an approach for manager Frank Lampard, The Sun reports. According to the paper, two-time Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told friends he would like a third term at Stamford Bridge, while RB Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick has also been tipped as a successor. But former Blues star Lampard is the bookies’ favourite to take the reins at his old club. Chelsea are understood to have agreed on a compensation deal worth in excess of £5million for their Italian boss to join Juventus after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
Pep Guardiola dismisses talk he is considering taking a break from football
Pep Guardiola has dismissed suggestions he is considering taking a break from football.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say If he can lift the Champions League trophy next season, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is considering a sabbatical, the Daily Star reports. The Spaniard has signed a contract which will keep him at the Etihad until 2021, but the paper quotes an unnamed source saying the stresses of the job mean it is “inevitable he will have to take a step back”. City will reportedly target Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino if Guardiola goes.
My head is at Leicester, says reported Manchester City target Ben Chilwell
Ben Chilwell insists his focus remains on Leicester despite being linked with a big-money move to Manchester City.
It means so much to us: Klopp’s relief as Liverpool lift Champions League trophy
Liverpool’s Champions League triumph left Jurgen Klopp ecstatic, emotional and hungry for more after finally getting his hands on silverware and then receiving a call from Premier League adversary Pep Guardiola.