Julian Nagelsmann reveals Angelino stance on Man City future amid RB Leipzig and Barcelona interest

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne has dispelled any doubts about his future at Manchester City. The Blues midfielder expressed concerns about his career when City still had the Uefa ban hanging over them, saying he might have to think about what to do if that punishment had stayed in place.

straight to your inbox Manchester City have included a buy-back clause should RB Leipzig trigger the permanent signing of Angelino. The Dutch defender was brought back to the Etihad last summer from PSV Eindhoven thanks to a clause put into his 2018 sale that would allow Pep Guardiola's side to buy him for £5.3m.

straight to your inboxNapoli are targeting Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos as their replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly, amid Manchester City's interest in the player, the latest transfer reports claimDespite already bringing in versatile defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth, City are looking to strengthen their defence further this summer with the signing of another top quality centre-back.It's of little surprise as the Blues' struggles at the back last season played a major factor in

straight to your inbox Manchester City have confirmed that Angelino has left the club and completed a return to RB Leipzig. The Spanish full-back has joined the Bundesliga side on loan for the entirety of the 2020/21 campaign.M.E.N.

straight to your inboxReal Madrid are yet to decide whether to sell Sergio Reguilon this summer amid interest from Manchester United - according to reports.Reguilon, 23, impressed during a season-long loan spell with Sevilla last season - helping the Spanish side defeat United on their way to winning the Europa League.Despite his impressive form, he remains behind Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in the pecking order at Madrid and has been linked with a summer exit.MEN Sport understand United are

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, September 3. Lionel Messi could still remain at Barcelona according to his father.

straight to your inboxEric Garcia expects to return to Manchester City despite telling the club he will not sign a deal beyond the end of his contract that expires next summer.Having been developing under Pep Guardiola since leaving the Barcelona academy in 2017, 19-year-old Garcia flourished in the second half of last season and became the preferred partner for Aymeric Laporte in the first team.

straight to your inboxBarcelona are not willing to accept any Manchester City players in exchange for Lionel Messi this summer, according to reports.News broke earlier this week that Messi wants to leave the Spanish giants on the back of their humiliating Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek may have played his final game for Ajax after he was absent from Erik ten Hag's squad for Saturday's friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt.The midfielder has been heavily linked with a summer exit and former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, currently Ajax's CEO, confirmed earlier this year that United were one of many clubs interested in his services.He said back in June: "It’s clear that clubs like Real Madrid and United are showing interest

straight to your inbox Manchester City target Kalidou Koulibaly played in a reserve team for Napoli as their preparations for the new season got underway last night. And that is being seen in Naples as a hint that the Serie A side are already planning to be without the Senegal defender in the season ahead.City are relaxed about the signing, waiting for Napoli to drop their transfer fee demands.

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 inbox Barcelona have not given up on keeping Lionel Messi despite the player’s dramatic transfer request on Tuesday. The club’s new football director Ramon Planes – who replaced Eric Abidal last week – said that they are working long hours to try to head off the crisis and persuade Messi to stay, with Manchester City seen as favourites to land him.

straight to your inbox Lionel Messi to Manchester City has never felt more likely... yet there are enough hurdles still in the way of any deal to temper expectations.

straight to your inbox Manchester City's hierarchy have always believed Lionel Messi would stay at Barcelona for the rest of his career... but that might have just changed.

straight to your inbox RB Leipzig are close to agreeing a deal to sign Angelino, according to their sporting director. The Manchester City defender spent the second half of last season on loan at Leipzig, impressing in an 18-game spell where he scored once and provided five assists on the way to the Champions League semi-finals.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 23 August.Inter striker could be Aguero’s long-term replacementManchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly looking to reinforce his attacking options this summer, with Inter striker Lautaro Martinez said to be his top target.At 32, Sergio Aguero has just 12 months remaining on his contract and, according to The Sun, Guardiola is keen to bring in Martinez as his long-term replacement.It is claimed that City

straight to your inbox Barcelona have joined RB Leipzig in the race for Angelino but Manchester City are holding out for €30m. The 23-year-old returned to the Etihad on a permanent deal last summer when the Blues exercised their £5.3m buyback clause, but was unable to hold down a regular place in the team.