Napoli coach gives Man City blunt transfer message over Kalidou Koulibaly

straight to your inboxWhen it comes to net spend, Manchester City are top of the tree in English football.City have splashed out more than any other club in the pyramid, spending £867m more than they have brought in since the start of the 2011/12 season.That’s more than twice as much as Liverpool, who beat City to the Premier League title last season, while Manchester United (£814m) are the only club in English football with even half of City’s net spend over the period in question.The figures

straight to your inboxManchester United have had an enquiry for Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa pushed back, according to reports.As transfer deadline day nears it's understood that United remain in various discussions in order to rescue their window and add to their sole signing of Donny van de Beek.While the club continues talks with Porto over the transfer of Alex Telles, Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target ahead of the October 5 international deadline.The saga has

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 inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines on Friday 25 September.Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has left Manchester City’s academy and followed in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho by signing for Borussia Dortmund."Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has joined us, and we are delighted to have him in our youth set-up. He will initially play with the Under-19s," Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said shortly after the announcement."Our scouting department have done a fantastic job.

straight to your inbox Gabriel Jesus will miss Manchester City ’s next three matches - and possibly more - after picking up an injury in the win at Wolves on Monday. The full extent of the problem has not been revealed, but the Brazilian FA announced he had pulled out of their squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.

straight to your inbox Manchester City's injury situation is unlikely to get better in time for the Premier League game with Leicester on Sunday. Eric Garcia played his first game of the season against Bournemouth after missing the win over Wolves with a head injury.

straight to your inbox Kalidou Koulibaly has given a reminder of what he offers on the pitch as Manchester City's pursuit of the Napoli defender continues. Pep Guardiola has wanted a premium centre-back for more than 12 months and Koulibaly had been identified as the key target ahead of the summer transfer window for the Blues.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Saturday, 12 September.Koulibaly “obsessive” over City switch - report Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is determined to join Manchester City – and his desire to move to the club is becoming ‘obsessive’.

straight to your inbox A proposal to take Aleks Zinchenko to Napoli as part of a deal for Kalidou Koulibaly would be heard, according to the agent of the Manchester City player. City have still not agreed a deal for the Senegalese defender as they look to correct a mistake from the last summer transfer window and replace Vincent Kompany.

straight to your inbox Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has taken aim at Manchester City by suggesting that only teams who don't 'respect Financial Fair Play' would be able to sign Barcelona icon Lionel Messi. Messi sent the football world into meltdown for a whirlwind two-week period after he informed Barcelona that he wanted to walk away from the club for nothing following the conclusion of the season.

straight to your inboxNapoli are targeting Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos as their replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly, amid Manchester City's interest in the player, the latest transfer reports claimDespite already bringing in versatile defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth, City are looking to strengthen their defence further this summer with the signing of another top quality centre-back.It's of little surprise as the Blues' struggles at the back last season played a major factor in

straight to your inboxNapoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis took a swipe at Manchester City as he suggested bad blood between the clubs from two years ago is affecting negotiations for Kalidou Koulibaly.The Senegal defender is one of Pep Guardiola's top targets this summer as the Blues look to do what they tried and failed to achieve last year and secure a long-term partner for Aymeric Laporte following Vincent Kompany's departure.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, September 4.Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson says he does not want Lionel Messi “anywhere near the Premier League” amid speculation over the Argentine’s future at Barcelona. Manchester City have been linked with a sensational move for Messi after the six-time Ballon d’Or winner informed Barcelona of his desire to leave. However, Robertson admitted that he would not want Messi to join City as it would make

straight to your inboxLiverpool and Manchester United have joined Manchester City in the race for Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, according to reports.Despite already recruiting versatile Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake this summer, City are looking to strengthen their back-line even further after their struggles in defence last season.Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly is the club's top target but City are in no rush to sign the Senegal international and are willing to wait until the Serie A side lower

straight to your inboxAurelio De Laurentiis admits he regrets not selling Kalidou Koulibaly sooner.The commanding Napoli centre-back has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City this summer, with De Laurentiis admitting the player can leave if his asking price is met. Yet Napoli are unlikely to get as good a price for Koulibaly as an offer they have already turned down previously.