Txiki Begiristain explains why Ruben Dias caused Man City to break transfer record

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has warned against comparing new signing Ruben Dias with club legend Vincent Kompany.The arrival of Dias, a club-record signing this summer, ended a two year search for a high-profile central defensive signing after Kompany left the club after a glorious 11-year spell.With Nathan Ake also signing, City finally appeared to have solidified their defensive options.

straight to your inbox Raheem Sterling outlined how Sergio Aguero makes Manchester City much more fluid after the striker returned from injury against Arsenal. Though Aguero had returned to training over the international break, it was a surprise to see his name in the starting XI for City's return to Premier League action after so long out of action.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be without Kevin De Bruyne for Saturday's game against Arsenal but should start record signing Ruben Dias after he made his debut against Leeds last time out.

straight to your inboxManchester City are not expecting a busy transfer deadline day after wrapping up their major business with the arrival of Ruben Dias last week.Eric Garcia could still leave the club, with Barcelona having not given up in their pursuit of the teenage defender.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has indicated that Ruben Dias's character was an important factor in Manchester City deciding to make him their new club record signing. The Blues paid £65.2m for the centre-back from Benfica, although they did get £13.7m for Nicolas Otamendi to go the other way.

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 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 inboxNew record signing Ruben Dias was given a typical Manchester welcome as he took part in his first training session as a Manchester City player.With the weather ranging from torrential rain to lovely sunshine in just one session, Dias was given an early reminder that he is not in Lisbon anymore, having arrived from Benfica earlier this week.Centre-back Dias could be in contention to feature for City at Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday, and he wasted no time in getting

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 intends Ruben Dias to be the backbone of this young Manchester City team for the foreseeable future.

straight to your inboxMarcelo Bielsa says Pep Guardiola could definitely be successful in any division, with or without a lot of transfer funds, just like he has been at Leeds.Guardiola takes his Manchester City side to Elland Road on Sunday to take on Bielsa's Leeds, with the pre-match build up understandably focussing on the relationship between the two managers.

straight to your inboxManchester City will bring to an end their prolonged pursuit of a centre-back when Ruben Dias is confirmed as their new record signing in the coming days.After balking at Harry Maguire's valuation last summer, and deciding that Kalidou Koulibaly and Jose Gimenez were too expensive and Jules Kounde too green this year, the Blues have agreed to pay £65.2m to make Dias the successor to Vincent Kompany.And while his arrival has a sense of the right deal for this window -

straight to your inboxManchester City are closing in on the signing of Benfica defender Ruben Dias.The Portuguese club have confirmed that a deal has been struck to sell the 23-year-old to City for an initial fee of £48million.Meanwhile, Nicolas Otamendi is leaving the Etihad and heading in the opposite direction as part of a separate deal.Pep Guardiola would not be drawn on the situation following Sunday's 5-2 home defeat to Leicester City in the Premier League.However, Benfica manager Jorge

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, 28 September.City to sign Dias with Otamendi heading to BenficaManchester City have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign centre-back Ruben Dias, the Portuguese side have confirmed. Benfica, on Sunday night, confirmed the sale of Dias to City for €68m (£61.9m), plus a potential €3.6m (£3.2m) in add-ons depending on his success at City.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans believe that the club will need to make more signings than just Ruben Dias before the window closes following their shock 5-2 defeat to Leicester City.Despite taking the lead after just four minutes on Sunday through Riyad Mahrez's fine strike, City some how conspired to totally collapse by conceding three penalties on the way to a humiliating defeat.Jamie Vardy bagged a hat-trick, with James Maddison and Youri Tielemans grabbing the other goals, but

straight to your inboxManchester City will sign Ruben Dias for an initial fee of £48m, Portuguese side Benfica have confirmed. In two official statements on Sunday night, Benfica confirmed they have reached an agreement for the sale of Dias, 23, to City, with Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi heading to Lisbon in a seperate deal.

straight to your inbox Manchester City are expected to complete the signing of Ruben Dias from Benfica in the coming days, with Nicolas Otamendi heading the other way. A marquee centre-back has again been a priority for the club this summer, having missed out on the chance to replace Vincent Kompany last year.