Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, June 22.
03.06.2022 - 16:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former goalkeeper David James has insisted that Raheem Sterling should stay at Manchester City this summer and resist any temptation he may have to leave the club.
The winger is being heavily linked with an exit from the Etihad Stadium ahead of the transfer window officially opening later this month. Sterling is out of contract at City next summer, so the upcoming window could mark the club's last chance to sell him for a respectable fee.
Arsenal have been heavily linked with his signature over the last few months, and now Chelsea and Real Madrid are being credited with interest in him. Speculation concerning his future looks set to dominate the headlines over the coming weeks.
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However, former City shot-stopper James, who represented the club between 2004 and 2006, has sent the England international a piece of advice, amounting to just three words. He believes it is in his best interests to stay where he is.
James, speaking to GG Recon, stressed: "Stay at City!"
Speculation about Sterling's future has extended from fears that has game-time could become more limited next season. City have already bolstered their attacking options with the signings of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, meaning Pep Guardiola will be forced to tinker with his front-three in a bid to keep everyone happy.
The Catalan has the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Sterling who are all capable of playing out wide. Sterling made 47 appearances for City this term in all competitions, scoring 17 goals and grabbing nine assists.
And for James, he believes Sterling should stay at the club because opportunities will
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, June 22.
Jack Wilshere has backed Gabriel Jesus to "score a lot of goals" if he joins Arsenal.
When Pep Guardiola began his managerial career at the highest level in 2008, he showcased a very obvious tactical preference. Simply put, his attacking players in wide areas had to be fast.
Incoming Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has a 'contagious' quality that bodes well for his imminent move to Manchester City, his River Plate manager says.
Speculation has increased in recent days over which Manchester City players could leave this summer.
Yesterday's headlines were flooded with Raheem Sterling's potential exit from Manchester City, with Chelsea his rumoured destination. The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and is expected to weigh up all his options before making a final decision on his long-term future.
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus has been told the benefits of leaving Manchester City for Arsenal.
Erling Haaland has sent his first direct message to Manchester City ahead of his £50million move to the Etihad.
Manchester City will turn their attention to exits as well as arrivals when the transfer market truly clicks into gear after the international window.
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England manager Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester City ace Jack Grealish to improve his tactical knowledge and all-round game if he is to become a regular starter for his country.
Manchester City have distanced themselves from reports that they are considering a move for Arsenal star Bukayo Saka.
A European club is reportedly interested in bringing Julian Alvarez in on loan from Manchester City this summer.
Manchester City youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis is a player of 'interest' to Scottish champions Celtic.
For all the talk of summer signings to follow the arrivals of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, Manchester City's next star might already be in the building.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez admits he made his own transfer pitch to Julian Alvarez before he signed on the dotted line for Manchester City.
Juventus have reportedly 'reignited' their interest in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
It would be something of an understatement to say Pep Guardiola's 2021/22 Manchester City side is quite impressive.