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Lucas Paqueta latest: Why "the ship has sailed” for West Ham star to complete Man City transfer amid spot-fixing case
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany delivers his verdict to Sports Mole on the possibility of Pep Guardiola’s side reigniting their interest in West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta.
Jul 28, 16:16
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer on July 14, 2025
Cole Palmer: Chelsea ‘set world-record asking price’ after ‘rejecting’ £149m Man City offer
Chelsea reject a British-record £149m (€170m) offer from Manchester City for star playmaker Cole Palmer, according to a report.
Jul 27, 13:21
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 22, 2025
Premier League title race: Are Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea in position to challenge for Liverpool's crown?
With Liverpool ready to surpass £400m in spending, Sports Mole considers how Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are positioned to challenge for the title.
Jul 27, 12:10
 Brazil's Lucas Paqueta on September 7, 2024
Transfer news and rumours today: Lucas Paqueta future, Romano Schmid to West Ham, Tyler Dibling to Everton
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as West Ham United make a decision on the future of Lucas Paqueta and Everton join the race for a 19-year-old attacker.
Jul 27, 09:24
 Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White pictured on May 18, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: Why the deal for Morgan Gibbs-White remains on hold
Tottenham Hotspur paid Morgan Gibbs-White's release clause to sign him from Nottingham Forest. However, the deal was blocked and could end up in court.
Jul 24, 07:15
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured in May 2025
Napoli transfer news: 'Forgotten' Liverpool and Manchester City forwards targeted to strengthen attack
Napoli are active in the transfer market in search of reinforcements for the wings and are now weighing up new options after encountering difficulties in negotiations with Bologna for Dan Ndoye.
Jul 23, 07:22
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer on July 14, 2025
Cole Palmer: Man City ‘willing’ to pay record transfer fee for Chelsea star who Pep Guardiola is ‘determined’ to sign
Manchester City are willing to pay a British-record fee to re-sign Cole Palmer from Premier League rivals Chelsea, according to a report.
Jul 21, 14:26
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Man City 22-23 vs. PSG 24-25: Why Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team would “smother the brilliance” of Luis Enrique's 24-25 side
Manchester City’s “vastly underrated” treble-winning team from the 2022-23 season would “smother the brilliance” of PSG’s 2024-25 side in a hypothetical one-off match, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 15:10
 Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho pictured in May 2025
Napoli’s pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho enters new chapter: 'United have a flaw I can’t explain'
Alejandro Garnacho remains a top target for Napoli as the Serie A side look to strengthen their wide options during the current transfer window.
Jul 10, 18:14
 Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White with Callum Hudson-Odoi on December 21, 2024
Man City 'agree personal terms' with Nottingham Forest star as Pep Guardiola continues summer rebuild
Manchester City reportedly agree personal terms with Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White, as they look to continue their rebuild ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
Jul 9, 16:35
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 9, 10:42
 Florian Wirtz has parallels with Kevin De Bruyne
Why Liverpool attacker Florian Wirtz has parallels with Kevin De Bruyne, and how he could be key when Mohamed Salah leaves
Some Liverpool supporter believe that Florian Wirtz could be the Premier League's next great attacking midfielder now that Kevin De Bruyne has left England.
Jun 28, 15:16
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne: Man City legend ‘held talks’ with Liverpool before completing Napoli transfer
Kevin De Bruyne reportedly held talks with Liverpool before completing his transfer to Napoli from Manchester City this summer.
Jun 24, 15:45
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John Stones: Man City would sell injury-hit defender “in a heartbeat” as “really awkward conversations” will take place over future
Manchester City would sell John Stones “in a heartbeat” if they received offers for his services this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole.
Jun 24, 07:51
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Ilkay Gundogan: Man City "will be looking to move on” Galatasaray-linked midfielder as “obvious” transfer claim is made
Ilkay Gundogan is the “obvious” midfielder for Man City to move on this summer as Pep Guardiola seeks to trim his squad, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 23, 17:40
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan on June 18, 2025
Ilkay Gundogan: Pep Guardiola delivers transfer update on Man City midfielder amid Galatasaray ‘agreement’
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides an update on the future of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan amid reported interest from Galatasaray.
Jun 22, 16:58
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan on January 11, 2025
Man City 'make key decision' on Ilkay Gundogan future amid Galatasaray transfer links
Manchester City reportedly make a key decision over Ilkay Gundogan's future amid transfer links with Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray.
Jun 21, 09:24
 Manchester City's Bernardo Silva on April 26, 2025
“I know what I’m going to do”: Bernardo Silva delivers Man City transfer message after captaincy confirmation
Bernardo Silva has suggested that he could leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
Jun 18, 13:34
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Kevin De Bruyne: “Painful” Man City exit justified as Napoli’s new signing will be “treated like a God”
Kevin De Bruyne will be ‘treated like a God’ at his new club Napoli following his “painful” exit from Manchester City, Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 17, 07:48
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Man City vs. Wydad AC: Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden prediction made before Club World Cup opener
Will Rayan Cherki make his Man City debut in Wednesday’s Club World Cup clash against Wydad AC and will he play alongside Phil Foden? Citizens expert Steven McInerney gives his verdict to Sports Mole.
Jun 16, 20:01
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on May 17, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs. Wydad AC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Club World Cup Group G clash between Manchester City and Wydad AC, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 16, 14:19
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish on January 4, 2025
Man City, Man United 'sent £45m transfer warning' as Napoli make Jack Grealish, Alejandro Garnacho decisions
Napoli 'lay down the law' to Manchester United and Manchester City over their pursuit of two of their wantaway wingers, according to a report.
Jun 16, 08:23
 France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025
Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki sends Manchester United "kill" message as Pep Guardiola looks to win Premier League
Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki speaks about his ambitions at the club, as well as his desire for revenge against Manchester United.
Jun 15, 22:38
 Ilkay Gundogan for Manchester City on May 25, 2025
Man City's Ilkay Gundogan 'attracting interest' from Turkish giants ahead of Club World Cup
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray reportedly express an interest in signing Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan this summer.
Jun 15, 16:55
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on May 20, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne's Premier League legacy analysed as Napoli confirm signing of Man City legend
Napoli confirm the signing of Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer from Manchester City, as the 33-year-old's extraordinary Premier League legacy is analysed.
Jun 12, 16:00
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Man City confirm 27-man Club World Cup squad: Jack Grealish decision made as four new signings are included
Manchester City name a 27-man squad for this summer's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States which includes four new signings and five notable omissions.
Jun 11, 17:37
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks crestfallen following the 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup
The top 10 players to have never won the World Cup, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won football's most famous competition.
Jun 11, 15:45
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on May 20, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne future 'decided' with 'medical planned' for Thursday
Kevin De Bruyne will reportedly undergo a medical with Napoli on Thursday ahead of signing a contract with the Italian champions.
Jun 11, 12:51
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Tijjani Reijnders to Man City transfer given seal of approval as Pep Guardiola’s £46.5m arrival “walks straight into the team”
Manchester City’s latest signing Tijjani Reijnders is a “complete midfielder” and “walks straight into the team” under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 11, 12:31
 Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Tijjani Reijnders prediction made by Hugo Viana as Man City confirm £46.5m signing from AC Milan
Manchester City announce the signing of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.
Jun 11, 09:24
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Rayan Cherki is ‘cut from a similar cloth to Zinedine Zidane’: Why Man City need “new maverick” more than Florian Wirtz
Manchester City are in need of a “new maverick” and their latest signing Rayan Cherki - likened to Zinedine Zidane - “will suit City down to a tee”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 10, 21:33
 France's Rayan Cherki on June 5, 2025
Man City confirm Rayan Cherki signing: “I can’t wait to show City fans what I can do”
Manchester City announce the signing of French attacker Rayan Cherki from Lyon on a five-year deal.
Jun 10, 19:02
 Wales head coach Craig Bellamy on November 5, 2024
Belgium 4-3 Wales: Craig Bellamy refuses pity after agonising World Cup qualifier defeat in Brussels
Craig Bellamy says he will take pride from the character that Wales shown in a 4-3 defeat to Belgium in World Cup qualifying on Monday night.
Jun 9, 22:57
 France's Rayan Cherki on June 5, 2025
Rayan Cherki to sign five-year Man City contract in ‘coming hours’: Transfer fee, medical date revealed after ‘agreeing deal’ with Lyon
Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with Lyon to sign highly-rated attacker Rayan Cherki this summer.
Jun 9, 12:32
 Lyon's Rayan Cherki celebrates on April 5, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens to 'submit improved' Rayan Cherki bid
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to make an improved offer for Lyon and France playmaker Rayan Cherki ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Jun 9, 11:56
 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on September 9, 2024
Preview:Belgium vs Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Belgium and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 7, 21:34
 France's Rayan Cherki on June 2, 2025
Rayan Cherki to Man City: Fabrizio Romano offers latest transfer, medical update as Club World Cup “mission” is revealed
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano delivers a major update on the future of France star Rayan Cherki and his proposed move to Manchester City this summer.
Jun 7, 15:19
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between treble-chasing PSG and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 6, 19:39
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How Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki at Club World Cup as triple transfer edges closes
Sports Mole takes a look at how Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in Pep Guardiola’s side.
Jun 6, 14:59
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Claudio Echeverri could decide his Man City future at Club World Cup as "honest" transfer claim is made about "gifted" starlet
Claudio Echeverri is "likely" to leave Man City on loan this summer, but a strong performance at the FIFA Club World Cup could persuade Pep Guardiola to keep him in his senior squad for next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 4, 18:02
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