Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Tag: Man City
Rodri confident he can add a physical edge to Manchester City
Rodri believes he will add physical presence and attacking threat to the Manchester City team.
British players who have moved to the Bundesliga
Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu’s loan to RB Leipzig is the latest in a number of moves British players have made to the Bundesliga.
Laporte ready to battle for his Manchester City place
Aymeric Laporte expects a fight to keep his place in the Manchester City side whether the champions buy a new centre-back this summer or not.
Mata hopes Pogba will stay at Manchester United despite interest from Europe
Juan Mata hopes fantastic and influential midfielder Paul Pogba will remain at Manchester United and help turn the city red again.
Zinchenko shed a tear over ‘life legend’ Kompany’s City exit
Oleksandr Zinchenko admits he shed a tear when Vincent Kompany announced he was leaving Manchester City at the end of last season.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City will learn from China shoot-out defeat to Wolves
Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City to learn from their failure to break down a stubborn Wolves in their pre-season clash in China.
Guardiola plans penalty practice after City’s Shanghai shoot-out loss to Wolves
Pep Guardiola vowed to practice penalties after spot-kicks proved an unexpected weakness in Manchester City’s armoury at the Premier League Asia Trophy.
Dawson hails Bruce impact as Newcastle beat West Ham in Shanghai
Ben Dawson claimed the impact of Steve Bruce was immediate as Newcastle won their first friendly since appointing their new manager.
Guardiola admits Manchester City are on the lookout for a new centre-back
Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City are in the market for a new centre-back.
United boss Solskjaer demands a flying start to new season
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows Manchester United need to hit the ground running if next season is to be a success.
Nuno hails impact of China trip on Wolves’ profile
Nuno Espirito Santo believes Wolves’ pre-season trip to China has given the club’s profile a huge boost.
Manchester City boss Guardiola happy with defensive options
Pep Guardiola claims it is not vital Manchester City sign a new centre-back before the start of their latest Premier League title defence.
Wilshere keen to make up for lost time at West Ham
Jack Wilshere is eager to make up for lost time after his first season at West Ham was ruined by injury.
5 things you should know about Connah’s Quay Nomads
Welsh Premier League part-timers Connah’s Quay Nomads produced a stunning Europa League qualifying performance to beat Scottish heavyweights Kilmarnock 3-2 on aggregate and book a tie against Partizan Belgrade.
Manchester City defender Mendy set to miss start of season
Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy is set to miss the start of next season as he continues his recovery from knee problems.
Atletico boss Simeone a ‘massive’ factor in Trippier transfer
Kieran Trippier has revealed the “absolute privilege” of working under Diego Simeone played a huge part in his decision to join Atletico Madrid.
Sturridge banned from football for two weeks for breaching betting regulations
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been handed a two-week suspension from football and a £75,000 fine for breaching betting regulations, the Football Association has announced.
Guardiola will let players choose new captain
Pep Guardiola will let his players decide who should be Manchester City’s next captain.
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.