Barcelona boss Xavi is reportedly refusing to entertain the possibility of Frenkie de Jong leaving for Manchester United unless he can prise Bernardo Silva away from Manchester City.
23.06.2022 - 21:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City have agreed terms with Brighton full-back Marc Cucurella, according to reports.
The defender has been chased by the club as they aim to reinforce their backline. This comes after speculation that Oleksandr Zinchenko could be about to leave for Arsenal in search of more game time.
Cucurella, who scored his first Premier League goal against Manchester United in May's 4-0 rout, only joined the Seagulls last year. But Football Insider report that the 23-year-old has accepted personal terms with the Premier League champions, albeit a price has not yet been agreed.
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Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola supposedly wishes to bring Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix to the Etihad. The futures of Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva are all uncertain and at least one of them is tipped to leave this summer.
City still have wide men Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez at their disposal, but Guardiola may wish to replenish his stock should a number of attackers depart. CNN Portugal journalist Bruno Andrade claims the Catalan coach has eyes on Felix, though a move for him would only arise should both Jesus and Sterling leave.
He tweeted: ”[Erling] Haaland may not be the only strong reinforcement: Pep Guardiola wants João Félix at Manchester City.
“Trading, however, essentially depends on the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Sterling. It's about opening up space in attack and, above all, balancing financial fair play.”
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Raheem Sterling is closing in on a move to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms with the West London club.
Bernardo Silva 'will not force a move away' from Manchester City this summer, despite Barcelona's avid interest, according to an emerging report.
City Football Group (CFG) have acquired a majority stake in Italian club Palermo.
Manchester United could be set to do battle with Arsenal over another player this summer, with reports in Italy linking them to Paulo Dybala.
Bernardo Silva has made his intentions to leave Manchester City for Barcelona this summer clear, according to reports in Spain.
It looked for all the world that - after winning another Premier League title - Manchester City would be content with a fairly quiet summer. One big splurge on the player they've coveted for several years would be enough, we thought.
Stefan Ortega has sent a heartfelt message to supporters of German outfit Arminia Bielefeld amid reports that a Manchester City move is looming.
Tottenham striker and former Manchester City target Harry Kane has already whet the appetite for Erling Haaland after sealing his £51million transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
Gabriel Jesus was greeted at a London hospital by Arsenal sporting director Edu this morning ahead of the player's move from Manchester City.
Raheem Sterling could become a Chelsea player as soon as this week after new owner Todd Boehly contacted Manchester City to speed up a deal for the first statement signing of a new era at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal have reportedly agreed terms with Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus ahead of a transfer this summer.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has reportedly been in contact with Raheem Sterling regarding his future plans.
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, June 22.
Yesterday's headlines were flooded with Raheem Sterling's potential exit from Manchester City, with Chelsea his rumoured destination. The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and is expected to weigh up all his options before making a final decision on his long-term future.