Tag: Blues
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Roma step up plans to sell City target
Serie A heavyweights Roma have already started to plan for life after Manchester City target Mehdi Benatia, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The towering centre-half is unsettled in the capital following a disagreement over contract talks and is high on Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini’s wishlist. Il Romanista claims the Giallorossi’s sporting director…
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Inter’s raid on City hangs in the balance
Inter Milan have reportedly been frustrated in their attempts to land Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic. Italian source Leggo claims the San Siro giants met last month to plot their strategy for the summer transfer window and made the Montenegro international one of their top targets. They are attracted by the fact that Jovetic has…
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City to insist on swap deal if Arsenal bid for Negredo
Manchester City will ask for Arsenal striker Joel Campbell to be included in any deal proposed by the Gunners for Blues hitman Alvaro Negredo, Football Express News can reveal. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN that La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are leading the race for the Spain international but City are…
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Ex-Man City boss breaks his silence
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that he wants to take over as Italy head coach. The 49-year-old, who left Turkish giants Galatasaray by mutual consent last month, has set his sights on succeeding Cesare Prandelli, who stepped down following an ill-fated World Cup campaign. After opening the group stage with an encouraging…
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City press Porto star for an answer
Manchester City will issue an ultimatum to Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala next week after growing frustrated in their long-running pursuit of the defender, Football Express News understands. The 22-year-old, who was the subject of an unsuccessful Blues bid in January, insisted he would not make decisions about his future until France’s World Cup campaign came to…
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City to fight France’s raid for Vieira
Manchester City will battle to keep hold of coach Patrick Vieira if France attempt to install him as their new head coach, Football Express News understands. Current national team boss Didier Deschamps finds himself under pressure after seeing his side crash out of the World Cup following a lacklustre 1-0 loss to rivals Germany at…
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French giants eye Blues defender
Manchester City defender Karim Rekik has emerged as a transfer target for Ligue 1 heavyweights Marseille, according to fresh reports in the French media. L’Equipe claims the Holland international, who was included in head coach Louis van Gaal’s provisional squad for the World Cup before being cut, could be the subject of a bid in…
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Chelsea target set to discuss future
Inter Milan owner Erick Thohir is reportedly fighting to keep Chelsea target Mauro Icardi at the club. A source close to Stamford Bridge told Football Express News that the Argentina international is on their radar as the Blues look to embark on an overhaul of their strikeforce, which misfired last season. And according to Italian…
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Serie A giants plot £9.5m City raid
Juventus are reportedly putting together a £9.5million offer for Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Serie A champions have identified the Serbia international as the man to bolster their backline and a bid could be placed on the table in the coming weeks. With the summer transfer window now…
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Argentina hitman lifts lid on injury
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has sparked speculation that he could yet play a part in Argentina’s World Cup campaign. The injury-prone forward left the field early on in the group stage clash with Nigeria after sustaining the latest in a series of muscle ailments, and he is almost certain to miss tomorrow’s knock-out showdown…
