Premier League clubs are busy putting their final plans in place for the summer window but may also be starting to plot further ahead.
Josko Gvardiol fee supports transfer policy while Man City strides in key position evident
03.08.2023 - 20:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, August 3.
Goalkeeping department future secure for years to come
Amid all the uncertainty over key Manchester City players, one department has given Pep Guardiola a welcome degree of continuity ahead of the 2023/24 season opener.
City's first 'signing' of the summer was a year-long extension for popular third-choice goalkeeper Scott Carson, meaning that no new signing had to be sought in that position.
Stefan Ortega arrived last summer as Zack Steffen left on loan, with the German proving a more-than-capable deputy for Ederson. In fact, a portion of City fans still feel that Ortega offers more than Ederson does when it comes to picking a first-choice stopper.
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Ederson's strong end to the season cemented his status as number one, though, not that it was in any doubt. As Ortega helped City win the FA Cup final, Ederson returned to produce one of his best-ever performances to win the Champions League - including two late, late match-winning saves.
As part of a new series ahead of the upcoming season, here we look at each position in City's squad and look at each player's aims for 2023/24.
Here's how we have assessed City's goalkeeping department.
Gvardiol fee reward for City transfer policy
All the signs pointed to RB Leipzig wanting a world-record fee for a defender if Manchester City were going to sign Josko Gvardiol.
It had looked like it would take more than the £80m that Manchester United spent on Harry Maguire in 2019, and potentially closer to £100m. City have spent that amount before, but prefer to operate around the £60m mark, and have only spent over £65m
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Manchester United will accelerate their efforts to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, according to reports.
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17.08.2023 / 13:25
Crystal Palace chief confirms major Michael Olise transfer twist amid Man City interest
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17.08.2023 / 09:15
Bernardo Silva set to sign new Man City deal after transfer enquiries
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15.08.2023 / 16:55
Man City get Ruben Dias injury boost after Kevin De Bruyne setback
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12.08.2023 / 04:45
Pep Guardiola elaborates on John Stones injury problem as three Man City players set to miss Super Cup
John Stones is not expected to return in time to face Sevilla as Manchester City face up to three injuries picked up in a week.
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11.08.2023 / 12:05
Kevin De Bruyne and Mateo Kovacic start - Man City fans pick their starting XI vs Burnley
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09.08.2023 / 20:33
Man City defender makes admission over Josko Gvardiol signing and Lucas Paqueta transfer latest
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09.08.2023 / 15:15
Nathan Ake responds to Josko Gvardiol signing for Man City during summer transfer window
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09.08.2023 / 09:19
Man City explore move for Lucas Paqueta after transfer boost
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06.08.2023 / 15:01
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05.08.2023 / 20:41
Josko Gvardiol’s first words after Man City transfer as chat with Mateo Kovacic detailed
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05.08.2023 / 10:01
Josko Gvardiol's first words as a Man City player after £77.5m signing and squad number confirmed
Josko Gvardiol is ready to improve under Pep Guardiola after completing his £77.5m move to Manchester City.
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02.08.2023 / 16:49
Man City squad numbers available to Josko Gvardiol as fee agreed with RB Leipzig
Manchester City are closing in on their second major signing of the summer after agreeing a fee with RB Leipzig for Josko Gvardiol.
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01.08.2023 / 07:27
Man City told what Mateo Kovacic offers which Kevin De Bruyne doesn't
Manchester City's new signing Mateo Kovacic will be able to split open the opposition from a defensive position unlike Kevin De Bruyne, according to former goalkeeper David James.
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30.07.2023 / 20:21
Pep Guardiola offers transfer update as Man City lose final friendly to Atletico Madrid
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30.07.2023 / 15:39
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28.07.2023 / 21:55
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27.07.2023 / 12:55
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24.07.2023 / 13:15
Mikel Arteta outlines Arsenal mentality ahead of Premier League battle with Man City
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