Club Brugge's Ardon Jashari poses with the Belgian Pro League Player of the Season award on May 26, 2025
Man City transfer news: £29.7m-rated Player of the Season 'added' to midfield shortlist with 'contact' made
Manchester City reportedly add one of the brightest prospects in the Belgian Pro League to their shortlist of summer transfer targets.
May 28, 08:56
Espanyol's Joan Garcia on February 22, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Agreement in principle' reached with £25.2m target wanted by Arsenal, Barcelona, Newcastle
Man City reportedly reach an agreement in principle with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia over a summer transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
May 27, 18:06
Lyon's Rayan Cherki celebrates on April 5, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Bargain' signing becomes 'live possibility' for Pep Guardiola after Florian Wirtz blow
Manchester City are exploring a 'bargain' move for Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki this summer, according to a report.
May 27, 12:10
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Rayan Ait-Nouri to Man City: Why "phenomenally gifted" Wolves star "would solve an awful lot of problems" for Pep Guardiola
"Phenomenally gifted" Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri would "solve an awful lot of problems" for Man City if he were to join Pep Guardiola's side this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 26, 19:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from "horrific" campaign that highlights rebuild requirements
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Manchester City's 2024-25 campaign, including the team's star player, best moment and standout result.
May 26, 10:00
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Man City transfer news: Jack Grealish categorically rules out Aston Villa return
Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish categorically rules out a return to boyhood club Aston Villa, Sports Mole understands.
May 25, 11:00
Jack Grealish pictured on October 23, 2024
Jack Grealish: 'Almost guaranteed' transfer update emerges as Man City attacker 'will miss' Fulham clash
Jack Grealish is reportedly left out of Man City's matchday squad for Sunday's Premier League trip to Fulham amid uncertainty over his future.
May 24, 21:37
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Man City transfer news: Jack Grealish, Pep Guardiola open to parting ways with loan exit given green light
Manchester City and Jack Grealish are open to a parting of ways in the summer transfer window, Sports Mole understands.
May 22, 16:12
Borussia Monchengladbach's Rocco Reitz celebrates on May 3, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola receives boost in pursuit of the 'new Michael Ballack'
Manchester City-linked midfielder Rocco Reitz delivers a fresh update on his future at Borussia Monchengladbach ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 20, 12:09
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola at a press conference on February 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: Florian Wirtz 'plan B' revealed as Pep Guardiola 'appreciates' €60m alternative
Man City are reportedly working on a 'plan B' in the transfer market who is 'very appreciated' by Pep Guardiola, after cooling their interest in Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
May 19, 17:11
AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders on May 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders 'agreement' revealed as four summer targets are identified
AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders reportedly gives the green light to joining Manchester City, who are targeting at least four new signings this summer.
May 19, 10:22
Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders 'offer' imminent as Pep Guardiola's side identify 'main target'
Manchester City reportedly decide when they will make an offer for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
May 15, 08:14
Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara in February 2025.
Man City transfer news: Premier League club 'joins race' for former Championship star
Manchester City reportedly face competition from a Premier League rival in the race to sign a former Championship star during the summer transfer window.
May 14, 11:58
AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders on May 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'hopeful' of signing key midfield target after 'holding talks'
Manchester City are reportedly hopeful that an agreement can be reached to sign a key midfield target after entering talks over a summer transfer.
May 13, 20:43
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Man City transfer news: Wesley, Nicolo Savona interest explained as Hugo Viana eyes up 'Abdukodir Khusanov-style signings'
Full-backs Wesley and Nicolo Savona are described as 'Abdukodir Khusanov-style signings' by Man City expert Steven McInerney amid reported interest from Pep Guardiola's side.
May 13, 09:55
Newcastle United and England's Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento pictured on November 17, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'draw up four-man right-back shortlist' before Club World Cup as club legend 'will 100% leave'
Manchester City reportedly draw up a four-man shortlist of right-back targets ahead of participating at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup.
May 13, 06:59
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Morgan Gibbs-White to Man City: "Divisive" transfer discussed as Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips, Nathan Ake comparisons are made
Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White "would very much suit Man City" and comparisons made to Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips are "silly", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 6, 19:43
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White on March 3, 2025
Morgan Gibbs-White: Fabrizio Romano reveals when Man City 'plan to advance' on 'priority target' from Nottingham Forest
Fabrizio Romano reveals when Manchester City will 'plan to advance' on their pursuit of 'priority target' Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest.
May 4, 11:42
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Man City transfer news: Diogo Costa "expected" to complete record transfer that "rivals will fear" as "smooth transition" claim is made
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is expected to complete a record transfer to Manchester City this summer, with Ederson set to leave and join a team in Saudi Arabia, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 30, 12:15
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Bernardo Silva still has "plenty left to offer" Pep Guardiola's side, but Man City are in "win-win" situation amid Benfica transfer rumours
Benfica-linked Bernardo Silva has still "got plenty left to offer" at Man City and his possible summer exit would be an "aggressive statement of intent" from the club's hierarchy, Citizens exert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 24, 12:48
Porto's Diogo Costa celebrates with the Portuguese Super Cup on August 3, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'given green light' to sign £63m goalkeeper as Man United, Chelsea suffer blow
Manchester City are reportedly handed a major boost in their pursuit of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa ahead of the summer transfer window.
Apr 22, 18:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024
Pep Guardiola issues injury, transfer statement with Man City's Champions League "challenge" made clear
Pep Guardiola insists that his Man City side are ready for the challenge of trying to secure Champions League football for next season despite enduring an injury-hit campaign.
Apr 11, 14:02
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White on March 3, 2025
Man City transfer news: Morgan Gibbs-White asking price revealed as Nottingham Forest 'demand nine-figure fee'
Nottingham Forest will reportedly demand a nine-figure fee for Manchester City-linked midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer.
Apr 11, 13:02
Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro and James Maddison on December 1, 2024
Man City transfer news: Hugo Viana 'appreciates' £15m Tottenham man as full-back guarantee is revealed
Manchester City reportedly add one of Tottenham Hotspur's first-team players to their shortlist of summer transfer targets.
Apr 10, 12:16
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025
Man City transfer news: Premier League midfielder 'among options' Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana 'will consider' to replace Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City reportedly identify a Premier League midfielder and Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as two potential replacements for Kevin De Bruyne this summer.
Apr 8, 15:01
Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba celebrate on January 25, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'plan' to sign Real Madrid-linked Arsenal star as part of 'revolutionary' summer
Manchester City are reportedly 'willing to put millions on the table' in order to hijack Real Madrid's pursuit of one of Arsenal's star players this summer.
Apr 3, 12:04
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Nico O'Reilly: Man City's FA Cup star compared to Patrick Vieira as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana sent "impossible" message
The "breakout performance" of Man City's FA Cup star Nico O'Reilly against Bournemouth is one that Pep Guardiola will find "impossible to ignore", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 31, 16:27
Barcelona's Pedri and Lamine Yamal celebrate on October 20, 2024
Man City transfer news: Barcelona beware as Pep Guardiola's side are plotting 'multi-million-dollar bid' for 'world's best midfielder'
Manchester City are reportedly plotting a 'multi-million-dollar offer' for a Barcelona star labelled "the best midfielder in the world" by Hansi Flick.
Mar 29, 17:07
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Cambiaso? Kerkez? Robinson? Seven Man City full-back transfer targets assessed including an "absolute cert" and the "current hot thing"
Andrea Cambiaso? Milos Kerkez? Antonee Robinson? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses seven potential full-back targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.
Mar 26, 07:00
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Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? "The next breakout name" among nine Man City midfield transfer targets assessed
Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? Who else? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses nine potential midfield targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.
Mar 25, 18:50
Copenhagen's Roony Bardghji on November 8, 2023
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side plotting to sign 'Swedish Lionel Messi' on free transfer
Manchester City will reportedly attempt to sign one of their long-term targets dubbed the 'Swedish Lionel Messi' on a free transfer.
Mar 21, 15:52
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'agree deal in principle' to sign new goalkeeper
Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign a new goalkeeper, according to a report.
Mar 7, 16:12
Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao in February 2025.
Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim bidding for reunion with Sporting Lisbon star?
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to battle Manchester City for the signing of one of Sporting Lisbon's key players.
Mar 3, 15:18
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury: Four possible right-back solutions for Man City as Pep Guardiola confirms significant blow
Following confirmation of Manuel Akanji's injury blow, Sports Mole takes a look at how Pep Guardiola could address his right-back dilemma at Manchester City.
Feb 14, 15:39
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Man City transfer news: Citizens "can't get it wrong again", urged to avoid midfield mistake amid Douglas Luiz, Sverre Nypan links
Man City "are much more aware of the need to get it right" when signing a new midfielder after previous "failings in the transfer market" amid reported interest in Douglas Luiz and Sverre Nypan, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 28, 11:15
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Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov: Why Citizens fans should be excited by arrival of "silent warrior", Hugo Viana "influence" discussed
Man City expert Steven McInerney is excited by the arrival of Abdukodir Khusanov and believes it is "very obvious" that incoming director of football Hugo Viana has played his part in the defender's transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 20, 18:39
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Stay or go? Entire Man City squad assessed amid "obvious need for a rebuild" including De Bruyne, Walker, Bernardo, Ederson
Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses Pep Guardiola's entire 23-man senior squad and shares his thoughts on which players should stay or leave the club as part of a much-needed rebuild.
Dec 16, 21:08
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim in November 2024.
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim reveals truth behind Man City speculation
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that there 'was never a conversation' with Manchester City over the possibility of replacing Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 13, 19:10
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Sporting Lisbon on November 5, 2024
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'hold concrete talks' over move to reunite Ruben Amorim with Sporting star
Manchester United reportedly 'hold concrete talks' over a potential move to reunite Ruben Amorim with one of his former Sporting Lisbon players.
Dec 3, 00:24
Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda and Viktor Gyokeres on September 22, 2024
Man United, Man City 'to lock horns' for Sporting Lisbon star next summer
Manchester United and Manchester City will allegedly go head-to-head for the signature of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres next summer.
Nov 24, 15:00
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