Pep Guardiola defensive weakness exposed by staggering £197.5m Man City transfer figure

Manchester City after being forced off in the Premier League win over Burnley. The Argentine striker, making his first start since the league was restarted, was fouled in the box towards the end of the first half in a tackle that would be given as a penalty by VAR.

Benjamin Mendy after lockdown has brought a cautiously enthusiastic welcome from Pep Guardiola.The Manchester City manager has been frustrated with the France left back’s injury problems for two seasons, and has also been concerned about social media activities which he felt were a distraction from his football.But Mendy has kept a lower profile since returning from his latest injury setback at the start of the year, and his start against Arsenal last week was his fifth consecutive appearance in

Manchester City, as they prepare for the Premier League game against Burnley on Monday evening, here are today’s transfer rumours coming out of the Etihad Stadium. The Sun claims that City full-back Kyle Walker is one of Inter Milan’s top targets this summer as they look to bolster their defence.

Manchester City and will returns so that he can have a proper send-off, according to Pep Guardiola.The Spaniard had planned to leave the club this summer after a sparkling decade of service where he has established himself as one of the greatest players in the history of City and English football.

Manchester City were interested in him. Bernardo made the move to the Etihad in the summer of 2017 and has gone on to become one of the club's most important players, once being described by Pep Guardiola as undroppable thanks to his brilliant performances in the domestic treble-winning campaign.

City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who named Soyuncu as the Turkish player he would most like to see at the Etihad.Speaking to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Gundogan praised Soyuncu's form this season, describing him as the Premier League's best centre-back behind Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool.Get the latest breaking Man City news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MCFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.“I agree with the general opinion of the football public.

Reports emerged last month linking United and City with a move for the Uruguayan winger, who currently plays for boyhood club Penarol.Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have also been linked with the teenager, along with Newcastle United.His agent, Nicolas Rotundo, has now been interviewed by Uruguayan radio show La Oral Mediodia, and confirmed United's - and City group's - interest - but says that the player is happy where he is.In a blow to both club's chances, Rotundo also claimed that, if the

Manchester City with Juanma Lillo in pole position.Arteta, who arrived at the Etihad with Guardiola in 2016, stepped up to become his No.2 following Domenec Torrent's departure for New York City FC in 2018 but he himself was tempted away to become Arsenal manager in December 2019.Rodolfo Borrell has taken on extra responsibilities in the second half of the season but Guardiola was clear that the assistant position was something that needed to be looked at in the close season and the break from

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has opened up on the impact of not feeling wanted by Pep Guardiola and how it affected his mental health.

“What is the best coach in the world?” Pep Guardiola asked on Sky Sports earlier this year. “I never felt I am the best, never in my life.” There are plenty - particularly in Manchester - who would disagree.

Manchester City have rejected an offer from Barcelona to swap Nelson Semedo and Joao Cancelo - according to reports in Spain.