Jules Koundé and José Giménez - the La Liga defenders on Man City radar

straight to your inboxJoining Manchester City would have been a 'good opportunity', according to summer target Jules Kounde.City identified Kounde as an option towards the end of the transfer window as they searched for a second central defensive signing to join Nathan Ake at the Etihad.Kalidou Koulibaly had been the prime target throughout the transfer window, but as the chances of completing that deal faded, City began to look for alternatives - including Kounde, Jose Gimenez and Ruben

straight to your inboxManchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has revealed his fears amid the gruelling football calendar following the coronavirus pandemic.Clubs have had much shorter breaks from the end of last season to the new campaign, with City playing nearly every three or four days until the end of 2020.The Blues are already without strikers Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus due to injuries – and De Bruyne fears that the jam-packed schedule could hit many Premier League players.The Belgium

straight to your inboxThe agent of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has discussed Manchester City's failed attempt to secure a transfer in the summer after the Spanish side blocked a move.City 's approach for the 21-year-old was addressed by Sevilla director Monchi, who also doubted claims that Kounde had reached an agreement with the Premier League side regarding personal terms.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, 9 October.City fans want a new striker City fans have singled out attack as the area of the pitch Pep Guardiola needs to improve in when the transfer window reopens.

straight to your inbox Ferran Soriano has explained why Manchester City had to spend heavily on a new centre-back in the transfer window. The Blues spent around £120m on three first-team players at a time when there is extra scrutiny on top football clubs given the draining financial effect on the world from the Covid crisis and the struggles of many teams in the lower divisions as a result.

straight to your inbox Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has opened up about speculation linking him with a return to Manchester City.

straight to your inbox Manchester City have been given the best deadline day boost of all – with Sergio Aguero joining squad training for the first time in four months. The Blues ’ all-time top goalscorer has been out since damaging a meniscus in his knee against Burnley in June, an injury which required surgery.

straight to your inboxAfter their home defeat to Leicester City last week, Manchester City will be hoping to get their 2020/21 Premier League campaign back on track with a win on Sunday, as Pep Guardiola's side travel to Elland Road to take on newly-promoted Leeds United.Guardiola is still without both Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero for this game, so Raheem Sterling is likely to play centrally here, with Ferran Torres and Phil Foden in the wide positions.New signing Ruben Dias could also make

straight to your inbox Manchester City's injury problems appear to be clearing, after Pep Guardiola confirmed two more players should be back after the international break and that Ruben Dias could make his debut this weekend at Leeds. Speaking ahead of City's Premier League trip to Leeds, Guardiola was asked about the missing players in his squad, as well as offering an encouraging update on the fitness of new signing Dias.

straight to your inboxManchester City's 2020/21 Carabao Cup campaign continues on Wednesday evening, as City take on Burnley at Turf Moor in the Round of 16.Pep Guardiola is likely to field a rotated side in this cup tie, with Tommy Doyle, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Eric Garcia and others all set to feature.City have various injury concerns ahead of the game, with Bernardo Silva, Sergio Aguero, Joao Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus and Adrian Bernabe all absent through injury, whilst

straight to your inboxManchester City have held talks over signing Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik to solve their injury crisis - according to reports.City have no fit senior strikers with both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus both currently ruled out.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has named Raheem Sterling up front to face Leicester City in the absence of Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero. The Manchester City boss had admitted before the game that he had just 13 fit players to pick from, and his team selection against Leicester showed just how thin his options are.

straight to your inbox Hours after appearing to confirm he has played his final game for Benfica, Ruben Dias has appeared to 'like' a post claiming an agreement has been reached for his transfer to Manchester City.Dias captained Benfica and scored on Saturday, but was emotional in his post-match interview, describing the win as a 'special' and 'important' game.His manager Jorge Jesus later admitted he expects that Dias has played his final game for the Portuguese side, admitting he doesn't want

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 27 September.Delap in contention as Jesus injury adds to City’s striking woesManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been discussing his limited striking options ahead of Sunday’s game against Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.With club-record scorer Sergio Aguero one of seven first-teamers to miss the opening Premier League game at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Gabriel Jesus led the line and scored in a 3-1 win.

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus has added to Manchester City's injury woes as he has been ruled out for a month with a knock picked up against Wolves.Jesus missed the midweek Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth, with young striker Liam Delap coming in and scoring a fine goal on his debut.

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus is facing a month on the sidelines as Manchester City's dire injury situation gets worse.With club record scorer Sergio Aguero one of seven first-teamers to miss the opening Premier League game at Wolves, Jesus led the line and scored in a 3-1 win.

straight to your inboxManchester City have opened talks with Benfica regarding a swap deal for Ruben Dias - according to reports.Pep Guardiola is eager to sign a new centre-back this summer despite adding Nathan Ake to his ranks earlier in the window.MEN Sport understand Kalidou Koulibaly was a priority target for the City boss but the Blues are now pursuing other targets on their list as a move for the Senegal international continues to stall.Sevilla defender Joules Kounde and Atletico Madrid

straight to your inbox Gabriel Jesus will miss Manchester City ’s next three matches - and possibly more - after picking up an injury in the win at Wolves on Monday. The full extent of the problem has not been revealed, but the Brazilian FA announced he had pulled out of their squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.

straight to your inboxManchester City are 'convinced' that they will sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer, according to reports.With less than two weeks of the transfer window to go, City are still working on adding to their two signings of Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake before the October 5 deadline.Another centre-back remains the top priority and the importance of signing one has been further proven this week, as City were without four of their defenders for the victory against Wolves

straight to your inboxManchester City are exploring the option of including Nicolas Otamendi in a deal to sign Jules Kounde, according to reports.With less than two weeks to go until the transfer window closes, City are still hoping to bring another top quality centre-back to the club, despite the promising debut of Nathan Ake in the victory over Wolves.Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly has been the top target all summer but the Serie A club's refusal to lower their lofty asking price for the