Micah Richards explains how 'frightening' Leroy Sane can make a difference for Man City

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola dismissed any talk of transfers until the end of the season when Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi were mentioned in a press conference ahead of the Premier League match against Newcastle on Wednesday evening. Having finally been dethroned by Liverpool a fortnight ago, attention has turned to how Manchester City can improve to try and reclaim the Premier League title next season.

straight to your inboxNew Manchester City goalkeeper Mikki van Sas has revealed his reasons for joining Manchester City after being lined up by Dutch giants Ajax.The 16-year-old seemed set to join the Amsterdam outfit, but then signed for the Blues, amid great criticism in Holland.The snipers claimed that he was wasting his career by joining City, as so many young foreign players had failed to make the grade.But van Sas, who will play with the under-18s next season, backed his own ability to

straight to your inbox Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has heaped praise on David Silva but stopped short of labelling him the best player in the club's history. Silva has starred for the Blues ever since arriving at the club back in 2010 from Valencia.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 5 July.Rivaldo tips Messi to CityFormer Barcelona and Brazil star Rivaldo believes Lionel Messi could be tempted by a move to Manchester City.The Argentine is out of contract at the Camp Nou next year and is reportedly unhappy with the club he has spent his whole career at.City have long been mentioned as a possible destination for Messi due to his links with Guardiola, who managed him during his time with the

straight to your inboxMicah Richards believes Manchester City need a leader in defence to close the gap on Liverpool next season. City currently sit 23 points behind the newly-crowned Premier League champions ahead of tonight’s meeting between the two sides.

Manchester City bringing Jadon Sancho back to the Etihad to replace Leroy Sane.City have agreed a £55m deal with Bayern Munich for the 2018 PFA Young Player of the Year to move to the Bundesliga champions at the end of the season.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is unsure whether club legends Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho will stay beyond next summer.But the Manchester City boss is committed to a rebuild of the squad which will begin this summer.The departures of David Silva, Claudio Bravo and Leroy Sane this year, just 12 months after Vincent Kompany departed, has continued the break-up of the sensational squad which won successive Premier League titles.But by next summer Aguero – the biggest name of all – will be

straight to your inboxManchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal will take place on Saturday July 18, it has been confirmed.City comfortably beat Newcastle in the quarter-finals to set up a meeting with Mikel Arteta's Gunners - the last side to beat City in the competition back in the same stage in 2017.

straight to your inboxManchester City have agreed a fee with Bayern Munich for the transfer of Leroy Sane.Sane's contract with the Blues was set to expire next summer and Pep Guardiola confirmed the winger had rejected their offer of a new deal.Bayern have courted Sane for over a year and will pay €49million up front with €11million in add-ons which takes the deal to £54.8m.The 24-year-old will sign a five-year-deal worth €22m per year with the Bundesliga champions - double the amount City had

the German forward rejected the Blues' most recent contract offer.

City in 2017 was regarded as a long-term strategy to prepare for life without Aguero in years to come. A fee of £28.8million brought the highly-rated Brazilian to the Etihad Stadium almost three years ago and his time in Manchester so far has been a success.

Foden started against Burnley and put in an electric display from midfield, netting twice in the 5-0 home win.The 20-year-old's brace means it is four goals and seven assists from just 12 starts for Man City this season.And unsurprisingly, Foden is attracting plenty of praise for his 79-minute display with supporters singing his praises.Here is how fans have reacted on social media:Former City defender Micah Richards praised Foden's first goal, a stunning strike from outside the area.“It was

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has shared his wish for Phil Foden and has sent a message to Pep Guardiola about the midfielder. Foden was one of eight changes for City in the Premier League clash against Burnley, where he scored for the second match in a row after coming off the bench to score against Arsenal last week.

Bayern quiet over Sane links Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick refused to be drawn on Leroy Sane's situation at Manchester City over the weekend.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's in-game management is simple and motivational: "Get in the box, Antho." "Mason, just find a position, son, and get a goal." Paul Pogba was alerted to a round of applause from his manager.A United coach - presumably Kieran McKenna - could be heard hollering 'Bruno!' after Marcus Rashford gathered the ball to take what was going to be United's second penalty at Tottenham until the Video assistant referee corrected the ropy Jon Moss.

Manchester City have no plans to buy a replacement for Leroy Sane if he leaves in the next transfer window.Instead, the Blues will look to the players they already have to fill the void, if and when the Germany winger joins Bayern Munich.The manager confirmed on Friday that Sane will leave the club either in the next transfer window or when his contract expires next summer.Bayern Munich are at the front of the queue to sign Sane, who returned to the squad for the win over Arsenal last week,

Manchester City morning headlines for Saturday June 20.Manchester City are adamant they will not sell Leroy Sane below his valuation this summer despite his intention of joining Bayern Munich.Reports have suggested Bayern will offer £30million for the attacking ace this summer but City are said to believe he is worth significantly more than that and they will stand their ground on any deal.The German has been at the Etihad for four years and even if they are resigned to his departure, they will

Garcia received ten minutes of treatment in City's Premier League win over Arsenal after colliding with Ederson, who had rushed out to clear a forward ball.