Manchester United and Man City expected to vote on summer transfer window dates this week

straight to your inboxThe Nations League schedule was always a giveaway and the Premier League's confirmation next season will start on the weekend of September 12 makes for a taxing summer for the Manchester clubs and Wolves.Should United reach the Europa League final on August 21 they will have 22 days until the next domestic season starts.

Boris Johnson last week said that spectators could be able to return to stadiums in England from October. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport also said pilots will take place from 1 August but any stadium reopening would be subject to coronavirus guidelines.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Thursday, July 23.Rising star Phil Foden has set himself the target of bettering this season’s goal and assist contributions next term.The 20-year-old has been directly involved in 17 goals for City across all competitions throughout 2019/20 – his best haul yet.That is not enough for Foden, though, who insists he can perform better and continue to do so on a consistent basis.“Every year I try to get my stats higher in terms

straight to your inboxGary Neville has dismissed claims Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title next season and believes they would need four or five signings to compete.United haven't mounted a credible challenge for the league crown since they last won it in 2013 and are guaranteed to finish at least 30 points behind Liverpool regardless of what happens on the final day of the season.United can secure a place in next season's Champions League by merely avoiding defeat at

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United intend to enhance their squad through signings and academy products.The transfer window for Premier League clubs opens on Monday and United will be able to conduct business quicker with Champions League football to offer if they secure a top four finish.United have earmarked Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish as two of the main options to improve their attack and the club would have more

Manchester City and Manchester United will stop Liverpool from going on to be serial winners. And the former Reds star also feels Chelsea and Tottenham could stand in the way of Jurgen Klopp’s champions from turning their sole win into a dynasty of success.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola does not expect summer signings to be enough to make Manchester City more successful next season.Defeat in the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday leaves the Blues with just the Carabao Cup and Community Shield in their trophy cabinet this year, having bagged an unprecedented domestic clean sweep in the previous campaign.

straight to your inboxLeeds United have confirmed Manchester City winger Jack Harrison will remain at the club for another loan spell next season.Harrison has already spent two seasons at Leeds as he returned last summer to help right the wrongs of their heartbreaking play-off defeat, which they have done in style.The 23-year-old has played a major role in Marcelo Bielsa's side, scoring six goals and creating eight more in 44 games, as Leeds secured promotion back to the Premier League after a

City take on Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday evening before United face Chelsea a day later.If both City and United win, they will face each other in a final at Wembley to be played in August.With the Premier League having altered its substitution rules in order to alleviate the strain on players who are in the middle of a hectic schedule due to the coronavirus, many fans will be wondering whether the FA Cup has followed a similar solution.Here are the important rules you need to know for the

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straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are looking to the future after hearing the news that the club will be able to compete in the Champions League next season. The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced on Monday that City's two-year ban from European competition should be overturned, and their fine to UEFA reduced from 30 million euros to 10 million.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want the club to stick to their transfer plans and prioritise the signing of a winger this summer but believe their targets should change elsewhere.United are currently enjoying their best run of form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as permanent manager and are on an impressive 17-game unbeaten streak.Much of their improvement can be owed to the new midfield duo of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, but a lot of the credit also has to go to their

straight to your inboxDespite training alongside Sergio Aguero at Manchester City every day, Phil Foden has overlooked his club teammate when asked to name the best finisher he has played alongside.Foden has enjoyed a breakthrough season, especially since the Premier League restart, as he has repaid Pep Guardiola with some impressive performances when given extended game time with City.His form has prompted calls for an England call-up next season, with BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand saying he

straight to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City could both be set to target the same two centre-backs this summer, reports say.City have long-been linked with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar as they need to find an overdue replacement for former captain Vincent Kompany.United, however, have Jadon Sancho at the top of their transfer wishlist, but are also looking to strengthen other areas of the team.According to the Independent, if United look to bolster

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, July 6.Manchester United will hope to sign Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish when the transfer window opens, with the attacking midfielder seen as one of the most creative and skillful players in the bottom half of the Premier League.

straight to your inboxBayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey is reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League this summer amid links with Manchester City.City are now a player lighter in attack after it was confirmed that Leroy Sane had completed his long awaited move to Bayern Munich on Friday, for a fee that could rise to £54.8m.Although Pep Guardiola has previously said City won't necessarily need to spend money to replace the winger, especially with the form of Phil Foden, that hasn't stopped