Stefan Ortega has sent a heartfelt message to supporters of German outfit Arminia Bielefeld amid reports that a Manchester City move is looming.
08.06.2022 - 23:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, June 8:
Ferran Torres claims he could have stayed at Manchester City, but couldn't resist the lure of playing under Xavi at Barcelona.
Torres left City in January after 18 months, as the Blues turned a £20m purchase into an initial £46.7m sale, and the Spain international annoyed Blues fans when he later said he only used the club as a stepping stone to sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid.
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In his first half-season at Barca, Torres recorded a respectable six goals and six assists in 25 appearances, at an average of a goal contribution every 161 minutes. Now, he says joining Barcelona was a 'no brainer' as he insisted he preferred that over winning more trophies at City.
Read Torres’ comments here.
Real Madrid may be ruled out of the race to sign City forward Gabriel Jesus this summer because of passport problems.
Carlo Ancelotti's side, who added a 14th Champions League crown to their league title this season after beating Chelsea, City and Liverpool in the knockout competition, are looking to refresh their squad after missing out on star striker Kylian Mbappe and have considered Jesus as an option. The 25-year-old is out of contract at the Etihad next season and so the club have a decision to make on his future.
It is understood that the player is keen on a move while City are open to him going for the right price, given the arrivals of Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland will further limit his game time. Cole Palmer is also expected to challenge for more minutes next season.
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Stefan Ortega has sent a heartfelt message to supporters of German outfit Arminia Bielefeld amid reports that a Manchester City move is looming.
Tottenham striker and former Manchester City target Harry Kane has already whet the appetite for Erling Haaland after sealing his £51million transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
Gabriel Jesus was greeted at a London hospital by Arsenal sporting director Edu this morning ahead of the player's move from Manchester City.
Raheem Sterling could become a Chelsea player as soon as this week after new owner Todd Boehly contacted Manchester City to speed up a deal for the first statement signing of a new era at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal have reportedly agreed terms with Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus ahead of a transfer this summer.
Jack Wilshere has backed Gabriel Jesus to "score a lot of goals" if he joins Arsenal.
When Pep Guardiola began his managerial career at the highest level in 2008, he showcased a very obvious tactical preference. Simply put, his attacking players in wide areas had to be fast.
Speculation has increased in recent days over which Manchester City players could leave this summer.
Yesterday's headlines were flooded with Raheem Sterling's potential exit from Manchester City, with Chelsea his rumoured destination. The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and is expected to weigh up all his options before making a final decision on his long-term future.
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus has been told the benefits of leaving Manchester City for Arsenal.
Erling Haaland has sent his first direct message to Manchester City ahead of his £50million move to the Etihad.
Manchester City will turn their attention to exits as well as arrivals when the transfer market truly clicks into gear after the international window.
Manchester City striker Liam Delap enjoyed a memorable 2020/21 campaign.
A European club is reportedly interested in bringing Julian Alvarez in on loan from Manchester City this summer.
Former goalkeeper David James has insisted that Raheem Sterling should stay at Manchester City this summer and resist any temptation he may have to leave the club.