Manchester City evening headlines as Southgate issues Foden challenge after England call-up

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday September 14.With less than a week to go until Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund begin their respective domestic seasons, we’re still no closer to the English club reaching a deal for the Dortmund forward’s signature.Lucien Favre’s side are due to kick off their Bundesliga campaign against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United will play host to Crystal Palace on the same day.While

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines for Monday September 14.City ‘make formal offer’ for Atletico Madrid defenderManchester City have offered £82million for Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Maria Gimenez, according to reports in Spain.The Uruguayan, who joined Atleti in 2013, has made more than 100 La Liga appearances and was part of the side which reached the quarter-finals of last season’s Champions League.According to AS, the offer falls short of the

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, September 11.England captain Harry Kane has revealed what he told Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood after the incident that resulted in their dismissal from the national team squad.The youngsters were sent home after breaking Covid-19 protocol following the 1-0 Nations League victory over Iceland.And Kane was quick to contact Manchester City midfielder Foden and Greenwood immediately after the news broke.“As a senior

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straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday, September 8.Manchester United and England forward Mason Greenwood found himself in hot water for breaking COVID-19 protocol while on England duty in Iceland on Sunday.

a statement issued to the MEN, United have said: “Manchester United are liaising with the Football Association and are disappointed with the actions of Mason Greenwood over this situation”. In a separate statement, an FA spokesperson said : "Whilst in Iceland, both Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood spent time outside of our private team area, which was a breach of our COVID-19 rules.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday 7 September.Phil Foden has been removed from the England squad, along with international colleague Mason Greenwood, after the pair breached the national squad’s Covid-19 rules. “While they did not leave the team hotel, it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol.

straight to your inbox New Manchester City signing Nathan Ake has opened up on where he will play under Pep Guardiola this season. The centre-back has been working closely with the City coaching staff since arriving from Bournemouth earlier this summer and, speaking to the Mirror , the Netherlands international revealed he has been focusing on improving several areas of his game.

straight to your inboxManchester United did not try to sign Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer as their priority has been - and remains - sealing a deal for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon SanchoMEN Sport understands that United have always viewed the England international as their number one target and, as such, pursuing Havertz, who has joined Chelsea in a £71 million deal, wouldn't have been financially viable.While there have been limited developments in a move for Sancho in recent

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straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday September 2.Four players depart Man City including Ante Palaversa and Ryo MeshinoManchester City have confirmed four loan departures.Japanese midfielder Ryo Meshino, Croatian Ante Palaversa, Yangel Herrera and Slobodan Tedic have not yet made a first-team appearance between them - but have all left the club temporarily in search of more first-team opportunities.Meshino, 22, has joined Portuguese Rio Ave on

straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester City fans. Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday, September 1.Eric Garcia said, smiling, that Manchester City’s players have not talked about Lionel Messi potentially joining the club this summer.Messi has spent the entirety of his career at Barcelona but is now entertaining the prospect of leaving the club.

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straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday August 30.United legend Wayne Rooney has praised Mason Greenwood’s “rare” knack for scoring goals – but says Marcus Rashford is not a natural goalscorer.18-year-old Greenwood finished 2019/20 with ten Premier League goals, only the third player to reach that milestone when 18 or younger, and even broke into the senior England squad.“He is probably the best finisher at United already at the age of 18 and in

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney would not select Phil Foden for the England squad if the European Championship tournament started tomorrow following his first call up to the senior England squad.Foden impressed for Manchester City last season but still found game time limited under Pep Guardiola.However, following the departure of David Silva to Real Sociedad, the youngster is expected to take on more responsibility in the first-team squad.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Saturday August 29.Next 48 hours crucial for Messi’s futureThe next 48 hours could help to decide Lionel Messi’s future, reports the MEN’s Stuart Brennan.Having dropped a bombshell on Barcelona by handing in a transfer request earlier this week, Messi has now asked for an urgent meeting with the club hierarchy.

Sancho saga delays signingsManchester United’s protracted negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over Jadon Sancho are delaying signings elsewhere, reports the MEN’s Tyrone Marshall.Progress on the Sancho front remains slow, with Dortmund still sticking to their £108million valuation.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Friday August 28.Vincent Kompany speaks out on Lionel Messi transferVincent Kompany says the signing of Lionel Messi this summer could be what Manchester City need to take the next step in the Champions League.The Barcelona superstar has made clear he wants to leave the Camp Nou this summer with City interested in signing the 33-year-old.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, August 26.Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes has outlined that the club are doing everything they can to keep Lionel Messi at the club amid rumours of a move to Manchester City.City are believed to be the front-runners to sign the 33-year-old after he informed the club on Tuesday that he wants to leave.Speaking earlier today, Planes stated that the Catalan giants want to ensure his long-term future at the

straight to your inboxGareth Southgate has encouraged Mason Greenwood to break into England’s Euro 2021 squad after rewarding him with his first senior call-up.Greenwood, 18, played a crucial role in helping Manchester United finish inside the top four, and that form has not gone unnoticed by Southgate.