RB Leipzig set to trigger permanent transfer for Man City defender

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola insists Eric Garcia's recent absences from the Manchester City squad have been purely down to rotation as he offered an update on the defender's transfer status.Garcia is out of contract in the summer and has told City that he will not sign a new deal. The club declined a summer offer from Barcelona as it was below their valuation, while Barca opted against a January approach knowing Garcia is available for free in six months.

straight to your inboxBrazilian legend Rivaldo believes that Manchester City would be the favourites for any competition should they sign Lionel Messi on a free transfer this season.Messi is in the final year of his contract at Barcelona and may look to leave the club in the summer.He infamously handed in a transfer request last summer but refused to take the club to court over a clause that would allow him to move on a free transfer.City have been linked with a move this summer, reuniting Messi

straight to your inboxHarry Kane must 'twist rather than stick' this summer as the England captain continues to be backed to move to one of Europe's elite clubs - including Manchester City.That's the message from former England midfielder Danny Murphy, who took to his column in the Daily Mail to suggest the time is right for Kane to leave Tottenham Hotspur in search of silverware.Ahead of leading his country at the delayed European Championships this summer, the 27-year-old frontman once again

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has admitted Manchester United were interested in signing him years before he joined Manchester City. Five years after arriving in the city, Gundogan is enjoying his finest campaign yet for City, with 13 goals and three assists to his name in all competitions.

straight to your inboxIt seems every game at the moment, Manchester City are breaking another record. Victory in Budapest for the away leg against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League was City's 12th away success in a row - a new club record and English football record.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMino Raiola says only four clubs in England can afford Erling Haaland in the summer.The 20-year-old has become one of the most sought-after strikers in the world since his move to Borussia Dortmund in January 2020, having scored 43 goals in 43 matches for the German side in all competitions.Manchester United hold an interest in the Norway international, having previously rivalled Dortmund for his signature following an impressive stint at RB Salzburg in

straight to your inboxAny Manchester City players that do not like their role in the team may be better off leaving the club, according to Pep Guardiola.City are on course to win multiple trophies this season, with a healthy lead in the Premier League and progression in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Champions League.

direct to your inboxMichael Owen reckons Manchester City ace John Stones is "almost too good" to be a central defender.Stones has enjoyed a resurgence this season under Pep Guardiola and played a key role in City 's march to the top of the Premier League table and excellent defensive record. The England international was left on the bench for Wednesday night's Premier League clash with his former club Everton at Goodison Park.

straight to your inboxThe response to Barcelona's latest Champions League hiding has drawn a predictable response from Manchester City fans. Last season's 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich came before Lionel Messi announced his desire to leave the Nou Camp.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is eyeing Wednesday’s trip to Everton as the ideal time for Manchester City to put their foot down in the title race.The Blues moved seven points clear of Leicester at the top with a 3-0 victory over Tottenham, although United’s victory at West Brom reduces the gap to five.However, City have a game in hand on all of their nearest rivals and play at Goodison Park on Wednesday on an evening when the only other teams in action are Burnley and Fulham.With the

direct to your inboxThe Football Association, the Premier League and the English Football League are still in talks over the dates of the summer transfer window.With the 2019/20 campaign being delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, last summer’s window opened later and subsequently concluded in early-October.

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus has hinted that a return to Palmeiras could be in his future once his time at Manchester City comes to an end.Jesus left the Brazilian club back in 2017 to join City and has since gone on to blossom into one of the top strikers in the Premier League.