Thursday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Isco, Danny Simpson, Eliaquim Mangala

Manchester City confirmed their status as the dominant side in English football by becoming the first team to retain the Premier League title in a decade last season, holding off a fierce challenge from Liverpool to finish on 98 points.

Nonetheless, manager Pep Guardiola is looking to further bolster his options in an attempt to challenge for the Champions League next season, and here Sports Mole rounds up the latest news regarding possible comings and goings at the Etihad Stadium.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Eliaquim Mangala 'told he can leave Manchester City for free' Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala is reportedly told that he can leave the club for free this summer. Read more.

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Real Madrid 'put £72m price tags on Isco, Marco Asensio'

Real Madrid will reportedly demand £72.3m for each of Isco and Marco Asensio this summer as they look to raise funds after their summer spending spree. Read more.

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Danny Simpson: 'Harry Maguire would thrive at Manchester United'

Leicester City's Harry Maguire would be a huge success at Manchester United, according to former Foxes teammate Danny Simpson. Read more.