Chelsea FC are making the same mistakes that Man City did in the transfer market

straight to your inboxManchester City were quick off the mark this summer to secure the transfers of Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake.The former Bournemouth defender and ex-Valencia winger have now arrived at the City Football Academy to begin pre-season after being involved with their respective national teams at the beginning of the month.With less than a month remaining in the transfer window though and under a week before Pep Guardiola's side kick off their Premier League campaign at Wolves,

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes Pep Guardiola will be desperate to reclaim the Premier League title this season.City endured a rough season last year as they missed out on the Premier League title to Liverpool, who finished 18-points clear of them. But with the signings of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres already this summer, it is clear the Etihad club mean business.

straight to your inboxFormer Liverpool star Danny Murphy has provided his prediction ahead of the 2020/21 Premier League season. Both Man City and Manchester United are looking for improvements after the previous campaign.

TEAMtalk, have also told the chasing pack they should believe they can close the gap and even knock Liverpool off their perch, especially with the signings they have made.Last season’s runners-up, Manchester City, have added Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres to their squad, while Chelsea have added no fewer than seven new players to their squad from last season.Joining Frank Lampard’s side for the new season are Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva, Xavier Mbuyamba, Ben Chilwell, Malang Sarr and

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea found escapism again between the sticks for Luis Enrique's renascent Spain, who recorded a comprehensive 4-0 win over the Ukraine.De Gea received the armband after Sergio Ramos came off with half-an-hour to go and Spain had all but won the game before half-time by taking a 3-0 lead into the interval.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans have named Kalidou Koulibaly as the player who should be the club's top transfer target this summer, but are split on other issues in the window.It's been a strange summer for City in the transfer market.

straight to your inbox Spain coach Luis Enrique praised Ferran Torres after the Manchester City signing made his debut for the national team.

straight to your inboxLionel Messi has confirmed that he will stay at FC Barcelona for another year, ten days after handing in a transfer request to spark an almighty transfer scramble.After two days of talks between the club and Jorge Messi, his father and agent, and a cutting statement fired in La Liga chief Javier Tebas's direction arguing publicly that the player's €700m release is no longer valid, the decision has been made for 33-year-old Messi to remain at the Nou Camp when he realised he

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans couldn't help but get excited over new signing Ferran Torres, as he produced a crucial cross to set up a late equaliser on his Spain debut. Torres started for Spain in last night's Nations League fixture, giving City fans a first look at their new signing.

straight to your inboxManchester City's summer transfer window is an eventful one so far, with the early arrivals of Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake.But there could be much, much more to come with the rumour mill rumbling about the possible arrivals of Lionel Messi and Kalidou Koulibaly.There is, of course, a long way to go in the window, and a lot can happen.MEN City correspondent Simon Bajkowski hosted a live Q&A session on Wednesday, where he answered fans' questions on all the burning transfer

straight to your inboxLiverpool defender Andy Robertson has admitted he is one of the few who do not want to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League.After Messi communicated his desire to leave Barcelona this summer, the eyes of the footballing world are on the Argentine great's next destination.Manchester City are thought to be leading the race to secure the 33-year-old's signature should he follow through on his decision to leave the Camp Nou.

straight to your inboxAurelio De Laurentiis admits he regrets not selling Kalidou Koulibaly sooner.The commanding Napoli centre-back has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City this summer, with De Laurentiis admitting the player can leave if his asking price is met. Yet Napoli are unlikely to get as good a price for Koulibaly as an offer they have already turned down previously.

straight to your inboxManchester City's pursuit of Lionel Messi is not expected to stop them from buying another centre-back but the Barcelona saga could have a knock-on effect for other plans.Txiki Begiristain was busy early in the transfer window, securing winger Ferran Torres and defender Nathan Ake to strengthen the squad for next season.The priority for this summer was a long-term partner for Aymeric Laporte at centre-back, with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly identified as a target.

straight to your inbox England and Manchester City captain Steph Houghton has joined fellow Lionesses Anita Asante and Danielle Carter to call on players to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement when the Women’s Super League season kicks off next weekend. Houghton revealed that teams have been taking a knee in their pre-season friendlies, and added that she expected it to continue in Saturday’s Women’s Community Shield match against Chelsea at Wembley.

straight to your inboxNapoli are ready to finalise the sale of star defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City, according to reports.City are looking to make some drastic improvements to their squad this summer after a disappointing season that yielded just one trophy and have already recruited Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake.Despite having already signed one defender in the form of Ake, MEN Sport understands that the Blues want to strengthen their back-line further following their problems in

straight to your inboxManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has hinted they are still in the hunt for at least two more players this summer.But the Blues supremo says that the financial effects of the pandemic have forced a re-think of their strategy.City have already brought in defender Nathan Ake for £41million and winger Ferran Torres for £21million, balanced out by the sale of Leroy Sane in a £55million package.And they are still seeking a centre back, with the chase for Napoli star

straight to your inboxManchester City are ready to battle Liverpool for the signing of Adama Traore as Wolves may be forced to sell their star winger, according to reports.Following an underwhelming season that produced just one piece of silverware, City are looking to rejuvenate their squad this summer and have already brought in Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres.While yet another new centre-back - possibly Kalidou Koulibaly - is the club's priority, they continue to be linked with talent in

straight to your inboxInter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is Manchester City's top striker target this summer as Pep Guardiola looks to reinforce his attacking options, according to reports.City are looking to strengthen their squad in the transfer window after a disappointing campaign that yielded just one trophy and have already made a strong start with the signings of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres.Another new centre-back remains the priority after City's defensive woes this past season, with

straight to your inboxManchester City fans want to see Kalidou Koulibaly and Ferran Torres start in their opening Premier League fixture of the new season.City will kick off their new campaign against Wolves on September 19, with their gameweek one fixture with Aston Villa postponed in order to give the Blues 30 days off between finishing the 2019/20 season and starting the new campaign.That also gives City an extra week to complete any transfer business before the season starts, to go with the