Kevin De Bruyne rival who could be a Man City bargain buy

Manchester City players are ready for the return of the Premier League. The Blues only returned to the training ground three weeks ago after more than two months away, and had to build up to contact sessions under the strict guidelines monitoring the safe comeback.

City appeal key for De Bruyne - MartinezKevin de Bruyne’s future at Manchester City could be dependent upon the club’s appeal on their European ban, claims Belgium boss Roberto Martinez.City were handed a two-season European ban in February and such a lengthy ban could make some of their star players consider their future at the club, who will be out of the European spotlight.Martinez, who coaches De Bruyne at international level, claims the playmaker’s future could be decided depending on the

City's appeal over their Champions League ban will influence whether Kevin De Bruyne stays at the club, according to Roberto Martinez.Belgium coach Martinez knows De Bruyne well through the national team, and has also discussed the player with Pep Guardiola.As it stands, City are banned from UEFA competitions for two years but have told their players that they are confident that decision will be overturned; the Court of Arbitration for Sport will hold a hearing on the matter next week.Losing

Manchester City morning headlines on Friday, June 5.Guardiola hints at teamPep Guardiola will have a fully-fit squad to pick from when Manchester City face Arsenal in 12 days' time.And he has given some hints as to what his starting line-up might look like.In a practice match at the City Football Academy, David Silva joined Kevin de Bruyne in midfield, along with Tommy Doyle.It seems unlikely that Ilkay Gundogan will be dropped, though, as he is the player with most appearances so far this

The return of Manchester City players to training means planning can start to look towards a return to Premier League action.

Benjamin Mendy says he wants to challenge Kevin De Bruyne in the Manchester City assists charts when the season resumes.

Kevin de Bruyne is right to consider leaving Manchester City if their two-year ban from the Champions League was upheld, according to former defender Joleon Lescott.

Manchester City are interested in signing Brazilian youth international Vinicius Tobais, according to reports.

Benjamin Mendy insists Manchester City should not be thinking about the Champions League quarter finals before they have finished the job against Real Madrid in the last-16.

The takeover of Manchester City by Abu Dhabi United Group Investment and Development Limited on September 1, 2008 changed the history of the club and English football.

Kai Havertz is breaking records in German football, plenty of them, and the midfield star added two more goals to his historic tally on Monday night in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, May 18.

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has failed to include a single teammate or even a Premier League player in his all-time best XI.

A conversation with Fernandinho helped change the way Bernardo Silva approached games at Manchester City.

The Premier League record books may yet agonisingly elude Kevin De Bruyne, marooned on 16 assists for the season with ten games left to set a new record of 21.

David Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season as one of the club’s all-time greats. More than 400 appearances, four league titles, two FA Cups, Silva has been as integral to City ’s recent success as any other player at the club.

Here are the Manchester City morning headlines on Saturday, May 9.

David Silva is adored by Manchester City fans for his style, elegance and skill, but it is another trait that stands out for teammate Kevin de Bruyne.

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, May 8.