Man City transfer window stance two days from the deadline

straight to your inboxKoeman hands City Messi boost Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has not ruled out Lionel Messi leaving the club next summer. The Barca star confirmed over the summer his intention to leave the Camp Nou, but after a stand-off with the club regarding the validity of a release clause he opted to stay and avoid a damaging court battle.

straight to your inboxThere could still be some transfer business involving Manchester City this week before the EFL's domestic transfer deadline closes on Friday. Clubs in the lower divisions have until 5pm on Friday to complete any transfers, meaning it would be the last opportunity for City to send out any players out on loan for valuable first team experience.

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 inboxThe majority of Manchester City supporters are still unsure whether their side can overtake champions Liverpool this season.City were beaten to the Premier League title last campaign by the Reds - who finished 18 points clear at the top of the table.Pep Guardiola and the club’s board have signed a host of new players in order to fight Jurgen Klopp’s side for the crown this season.Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres - most notably - have all arrived at the Etihad

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has offered his take on the prospect of Lionel Messi signing for Manchester City.MEN Sport understands that the Blues will be in a position next season to try and sign the Barcelona forward after he handed in a transfer request this summer.City were merely interested observers during the summer window as Messi ended up staying put, but that may change next year.

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 inboxTosin Adarabioyo has left Manchester City after 18 years at the club and its academy to sign for Fulham on transfer deadline day.The 23-year-old was a star in the youth teams and played up through the age groups before earning a senior debut under Manuel Pellegrini aged just 18.

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.

Manchester United and Manchester City have both been active in the summer window but are likely to still have their eyes cast towards potential recruits, following a varied start to the season for both teams.It is often the case that highly-contestable moves tend to go down to the wire, with a selling club reluctantly letting their star player go, or a desperate buying club paying over the odds to secure their man.

straight to your inbox Khaldoon Al Mubarak always chooses his words carefully when he addresses Manchester City fans and this year's annual address carried plenty of information about the transfer window. Speaking six weeks ago, the chairman explained how the club always took a long-term view of the windows and the squad looking beyond a single year.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City transfer headlines for Monday, October 5.What to expect from City on deadline dayManchester City are expecting a quiet deadline day following the arrival of Ruben Dias last week.Eric Garcia remains a Barcelona target, though the Blaugrana could wait for the player’s contract to expire next summer before making a move.City are also rumoured to be searching for a new left-back after some questionable performances from Benjamin Mendy, but any move

straight to your inboxThe odds for any Manchester City signings on deadline day reflect the reality that the club are not expecting a busy finale to the transfer window.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City ’s transfer business is over for this window after the completion of Ruben Dias ’s club record move. The Blues tied up the move for the 23-year-old Portugal international on Tuesday, paying a fee of £65.2million.

straight to your inbox Enzo Maresca was forced to delay his start as Manchester City's new EDS head coach this season due to quarantine restrictions but has wasted no time making his mark on the academy. The former player and assistant is an interesting choice to replace Paul Harsley and probably the most high profile appointment since Patrick Vieira seven years ago.

straight to your inbox Kalidou Koulibaly is set to stay at Napoli this summer despite Manchester City's transfer interest, according to sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Despite already signing Bournemouth's Nathan Ake,Pep Guardiola has been hoping to add another quality centre-back to his ranks and Koulibaly has been the top target throughout the summer.

straight to your inbox Manchester City supporters believe that Raheem Sterling should lead the line against Leicester City instead of exciting youngster Liam Delap.City's gruelling week of action will conclude on Sunday with the visit of Brendan Rodgers' side at the Etihad and they will be hoping to continue their 100 per cent start to the season.

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

Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is close to being completed. City stepped up their interest in Dias, 23, on Friday, with Portuguese sources confirming City had started serious talks over a move for Dias - potentially involving Otamendi.But Dias was involved in Benfica's 2-0 win over Moreirense on Saturday, captaining the side and scoring the opening goal.