Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019
Report: Manchester City monitoring Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is reportedly a summer transfer target for Manchester City as Pep Guardiola ramps ups his search for Vincent Kompany's successor.
May 30, 12:03
Vincent Kompany waves during his testimonial on September 11, 2019
Vincent Kompany 'turned down Manchester City return'
Anderlecht player-manager Vincent Kompany turned down the chance to become assistant boss to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, according to a report.
May 30, 08:58
Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Newcastle United on September 14, 2019
Vincent Kompany hails Virgil van Dijk as Premier League's greatest centre-back
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is hailed as the Premier League's greatest ever centre-back by Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany.
May 10, 18:07
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany lifts the 2018-19 Premier League trophy
Premier League title-winning captains: Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany was captain for all of Manchester City's four Premier League title wins.
May 6, 12:59
David Silva celebrates scoring for Man City on October 19, 2019
David Silva to be given Manchester City farewell game?
Manchester City are reportedly planning a special send-off match for club legend David Silva after seeing their initial plans ruined by the coronavirus outbreak.
Apr 7, 16:01
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on February 26, 2020
How Manchester City could line up next season
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for the 2020-21 season as they bid to close the gap to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Mar 22, 17:03
John Stones sits injured for Man City on December 7, 2019
Micah Richards urges Pep Guardiola to solve Manchester City centre-back problem
John Stones has been restricted to 10 Premier League starts this season.
Mar 8, 20:35
Milan Skriniar in action for Inter Milan in January 2020
Manchester City 'willing to spend £80m on Milan Skriniar'
Manchester City are reportedly willing to spend up to £80m on Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar in an attempt to fend off rival interest from Real Madrid this summer.
Mar 8, 10:28
Eric Dier celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on December 2, 2018
Seven times footballers have confronted supporters
Eric Dier is not the first footballer to be involved in a heated exchange with a fan.
Mar 5, 09:23
Manchester City players pose with the trophy as they celebrate winning the EFL Cup on March 1, 2020
Manchester City close in on Liverpool record with third successive League Cup
The Reds won the competition four times in a row from 1981-84.
Mar 1, 18:59
Everton's Mason Holgate pictured on January 21, 2020
Everton 'demand £40m from Manchester City for Mason Holgate'
Everton reportedly place a £40m price tag on centre-back Mason Holgate, who has been linked with a summer move to Manchester City.
Mar 1, 09:42
Everton's Mason Holgate pictured on January 21, 2020
Manchester City 'weigh up £30m Mason Holgate bid'
Manchester City are reportedly interested in a £30m bid for Everton defender Mason Holgate as they look to improve their backline this summer.
Feb 27, 23:39
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte pictured on January 21, 2020
Aymeric Laporte 'faces fresh spell out injured'
Aymeric Laporte is reportedly in danger of missing a number of weeks out injured after sustaining a fresh injury blow in Manchester City's 2-1 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Feb 27, 22:58
John Stones in action for Man City on November 10, 2019
Manchester City 'target two centre-backs for the summer'
Manchester City are reportedly set to target moves for two centre-backs this summer, with the future of England international John Stones in doubt.
Feb 4, 23:53
Vincent Kompany waves during his testimonial on September 11, 2019
Vincent Kompany calls for 'cap' on number of matches for top players
The Belgian believes squads of 40 players will soon be needed as football's fixture calendar continues to fill up.
Jan 31, 12:29
John Stones in action for Man City on November 10, 2019
Pep Guardiola hits back at "unfair" criticism of John Stones
Manchester City defender John Stones endured a difficult game in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Jan 20, 15:43
Athletic Bilbao's Unai Nunez in action with Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa in La Liga on March 16, 2019
Manchester City 'targeting Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez'
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez, but will likely wait until the summer before completing the deal.
Jan 15, 13:14
Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi celebrates scoring their first goal against Vitoria on November 6, 2019
Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Shkodran Mustafi
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, January 13.
Jan 13, 11:07
Benfica's Gedson Fernandes in action with AEK Athens' Vasilis Barkas during a Champions League match in December 2018
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Bruno Fernandes, Christian Kabasele, Shkodran Mustafi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 13, 06:57
Flamengo midfielder Reinier pictured in November 2019
Monday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Reinier, Vinicius Junior, Jack Grealish
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Monday, January 13 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 13, 06:19
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on January 1, 2020
Vincent Kompany: 'Pep Guardiola the right man for Manchester City'
The former captain was honoured by the Football Writers' Association in London.
Jan 12, 23:14
John Stones sits injured for Man City on December 7, 2019
John Stones's Manchester City future in doubt?
John Stones's future at Manchester City is reportedly in doubt after the club stalled on commencing talks over a new contract for the player.
Jan 12, 12:28
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates after the match on January 1, 2019
Dean Smith dismisses criticism of Pep Guardiola
Aston Villa host Manchester City on Sunday with the champions trailing in the title race.
Jan 11, 15:10
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on December 29, 2019
Saturday's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup: Samuel Umtiti, Calum Chambers, Merih Demiral
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Arsenal on Saturday, January 11 ahead of the January window.
Jan 11, 06:13
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on December 29, 2019
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Christian Eriksen, Calum Chambers, Ashley Young
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 10.
Jan 10, 11:07
Juventus and Turkey defender Merih Demiral pictured on international duty in November 2019
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Merih Demiral, Vincent Kompany, Juan Foyth
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 10, 06:57
Juventus and Turkey defender Merih Demiral pictured on international duty in November 2019
Friday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Merih Demiral, Vincent Kompany, Leroy Sane
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Friday, January 10.
Jan 10, 06:19
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on December 29, 2019
Friday's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup: Merih Demiral, Calum Chambers, Yan Couto
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Arsenal on Friday, January 10 ahead of the January window.
Jan 10, 06:13
Ashley Young in action for Manchester United on August 24, 2019
Friday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Merih Demiral, Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Friday, January 10.
Jan 10, 06:07
Juventus and Turkey defender Merih Demiral pictured on international duty in November 2019
Manchester City lining up £38m bid for Juventus defender Merih Demiral?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to rival Manchester United, Arsenal and Leicester City for Juventus defender Merih Demiral by tabling a £38m bid for the 21-year-old.
Jan 10, 00:05
Leroy Sane in action for Manchester City on July 24, 2019
Manchester City eye Leroy Sane, David Silva replacements in January rebuild?
Manchester City will reportedly target replacements for Leroy Sane and David Silva as part of a 2020 rebuild, although their priority remains a new central defender.
Jan 9, 15:46
Caglar Soyuncu in action for Leicester City in August 2019
Leicester City 'reject £38m Manchester City bid for defender Caglar Soyuncu'
Leicester City reportedly reject a bid worth £38m from Manchester City for defender Caglar Soyuncu.
Jan 4, 14:23
Benfica's Ruben Dias in action with Eintracht Frankfurt's Ante Rebic during a Europa League knockout tie in April 2019.
Manchester City 'keeping tabs on Pau Torres, Ruben Dias'
Villarreal's Pau Torres and Benfica's Ruben Dias are viewed by Manchester City as potential signings, according to a report.
Dec 27, 19:58
Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring for Liverpool on November 30, 2019
Top 10 Premier League defenders of the decade
Sports Mole selects its top 10 Premier League defenders of the decade, including players from Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Dec 25, 12:00
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal on August 31, 2019
Top 15 Premier League players of the decade
Sports Mole selects its top 15 Premier League players of the past decade, including players from Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Dec 25, 10:00
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal on August 31, 2019
Premier League Team of the Decade - Sergio Aguero, Gareth Bale, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the decade from 2010 to 2019, including Sergio Aguero, Gareth Bale and Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 25, 09:00
Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their first goal against Red Bull Salzburg on October 2, 2019
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Sadio Mane, Eden Hazard, Boubakary Soumare
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, December 24 ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 24, 11:07
Athletic Bilbao's Unai Nunez in action with Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa in La Liga on March 16, 2019
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Unai Nunez, Baptiste Santamaria, Marcos Rojo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Dec 24, 06:57
Athletic Bilbao's Unai Nunez in action with Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa in La Liga on March 16, 2019
Tuesday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Unai Nunez, David Silva
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Tuesday, December 24 ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 24, 06:19
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Vincent Kompany urges Manchester City to tie Pep Guardiola down to new deal
Pep Guardiola's current contract ends in 2021 and he insists he is happy at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 23, 16:22
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