Tagliafico, Kane, Ings - Man City transfer odds on deadline day

straight to your inboxJoining Manchester City would have been a 'good opportunity', according to summer target Jules Kounde.City identified Kounde as an option towards the end of the transfer window as they searched for a second central defensive signing to join Nathan Ake at the Etihad.Kalidou Koulibaly had been the prime target throughout the transfer window, but as the chances of completing that deal faded, City began to look for alternatives - including Kounde, Jose Gimenez and Ruben

straight to your inboxThe majority of Manchester City supporters are still unsure whether their side can overtake champions Liverpool this season.City were beaten to the Premier League title last campaign by the Reds - who finished 18 points clear at the top of the table.Pep Guardiola and the club’s board have signed a host of new players in order to fight Jurgen Klopp’s side for the crown this season.Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres - most notably - have all arrived at the Etihad

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has offered his take on the prospect of Lionel Messi signing for Manchester City.MEN Sport understands that the Blues will be in a position next season to try and sign the Barcelona forward after he handed in a transfer request this summer.City were merely interested observers during the summer window as Messi ended up staying put, but that may change next year.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, 9 October.City fans want a new striker City fans have singled out attack as the area of the pitch Pep Guardiola needs to improve in when the transfer window reopens.

straight to your inboxChampions League squad confirmed. Manchester City have confirmed their squad for the group stage of the 2020/21 Champions League.

straight to your inboxSven-Goran Eriksson says Manchester City's lack of transfer activity suggests Pep Guardiola is confident in his squad's ability to challenge for major trophies.City have added three players to their first-team in this transfer window, with Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres all joining. It has meant a quiet deadline day, with most of the focus being on whether Eric Garcia will stay at the club after interest from Barcelona.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City transfer headlines for Monday, October 5.What to expect from City on deadline dayManchester City are expecting a quiet deadline day following the arrival of Ruben Dias last week.Eric Garcia remains a Barcelona target, though the Blaugrana could wait for the player’s contract to expire next summer before making a move.City are also rumoured to be searching for a new left-back after some questionable performances from Benjamin Mendy, but any move

straight to your inboxAfter their home defeat to Leicester City last week, Manchester City will be hoping to get their 2020/21 Premier League campaign back on track with a win on Sunday, as Pep Guardiola's side travel to Elland Road to take on newly-promoted Leeds United.Guardiola is still without both Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero for this game, so Raheem Sterling is likely to play centrally here, with Ferran Torres and Phil Foden in the wide positions.New signing Ruben Dias could also make

straight to your inboxThe chances of Manchester City adding any more players to their squad before Monday’s transfer deadline are almost non-existent.There is a slim chance that they could still move for a left back, but that depends on several factors all falling into place.One of those factors is that Aleks Zinchenko has a change of heart and decides he wants a move away – and another is that the club can find a buyer ready to meet the asking price for the Ukraine international.If that

straight to your inbox Ruben Dias surprised Manchester City on his first day at the club with an unusual request to introduce him to fans. The 23-year-old has signed from Benfica for £65.2m in what is a club record transfer for the Blues as they hope to have secured the long-term successor to Vincent Kompany.

straight to your inbox Barcelona have made a renewed offer to Manchester City for defender Eric Garcia and have included midfielder Rafinha Alcantara in the proposal, according to reports. With less than four days of the transfer window remaining City are still keen to conduct more business after already signing Nathan Ake, Ferran Torres and Ruben Dias but there may be some more outgoings, too.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City ’s transfer business is over for this window after the completion of Ruben Dias ’s club record move. The Blues tied up the move for the 23-year-old Portugal international on Tuesday, paying a fee of £65.2million.

straight to your inbox Hours after appearing to confirm he has played his final game for Benfica, Ruben Dias has appeared to 'like' a post claiming an agreement has been reached for his transfer to Manchester City.Dias captained Benfica and scored on Saturday, but was emotional in his post-match interview, describing the win as a 'special' and 'important' game.His manager Jorge Jesus later admitted he expects that Dias has played his final game for the Portuguese side, admitting he doesn't want

Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is close to being completed. City stepped up their interest in Dias, 23, on Friday, with Portuguese sources confirming City had started serious talks over a move for Dias - potentially involving Otamendi.But Dias was involved in Benfica's 2-0 win over Moreirense on Saturday, captaining the side and scoring the opening goal.

straight to your inboxKyle Walker hopes Manchester City can make some more signings before the transfer window closes as they aim to catch Liverpool.The Blues were quick out of the blocks in the market after finishing 18 points off top spot in the Premier League, spending more than £60m on Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres to strengthen their squad.However, despite a Vincent Kompany replacement having been a priority for more than a year, and the chairman this summer telling fans that there would be

straight to your inbox Manchester City youngster Adrian Bernabe has been stretchered off during their Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth. The 19-year-old was handed his first start of the season by Pep Guardiola for the third-round tie.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans want Pep Guardiola to give full debuts to young striker Liam Delap and new signing Ferran Torres for the Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth. Torres made his debut against Wolves on Monday night, coming off the bench for the final nine minutes in City's opening day Premier League win.

straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester City fans. Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday, September 22.Pep Guardiola’s summer shopping is not yet complete despite the additions of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres.