Tag: Manuel Pellegrini
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City striker sends support to injured team-mate
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has offered his support to team-mate Alvaro Negredo, who is set to be sidelined for several months after fracturing his metatarsal. The Spain international took to social media site Twitter to announce that he expects to miss the first chunk of the defending Premier League champions’ season due to the…
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City eye Falcao after Negredo blow
Manchester City are ready to step up their attempts to land Monaco striker Radamel Falcao after losing Alvaro Negredo to injury, Football Express News understands. Spain international Negredo expects to be out of action for several months after suffering a fractured metatarsal, leaving the Blues short of options in the final third of the pitch.…
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City assess options after missing out on Napoli defender
Manchester City are ready to move on to other targets after missing out on Napoli defender Raul Albiol, Football Express News understands. As Italian source TuttoSport has reported, the Premier League champions had high hopes of luring the versatile utility man to England during the summer transfer window, only for his head coach Rafael Benitez…
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City defender ready to snub United boss van Gaal
Manchester City defender Karim Rekik is ready to reject overtures from rivals United after climbing the Blues’ pecking order, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN new Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal holds a long-term interest in the 19-year-old, having worked with him during his time as Holland…
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City perform transfer U-turn
Manchester City have softened their stance on the potential departure of defender Matija Nastasic and are willing to sell him once they land Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN the Blues were previously reluctant to part company with the 21-year-old, who burst onto the Premier…
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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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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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Spurs prepare big-money bid for Joe Hart
Tottenham Hotspur will test Manchester City’s resolve to keep hold of goalkeeper Joe Hart if Hugo Lloris leaves White Hart Lane, Football Express News understands. England number one Hart faces a fresh fight to retain his starting berth following the arrival of counterpart Willy Caballero from La Liga outfit Malaga. He lost his place in…
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City plot 2015 bid for Barkley
Manchester City plan to bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley next summer, Football Express News can reveal. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN the Premier League champions watched the England international in action on a number of occasions last term and have been highly-impressed by his development. The insider said there is…
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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…
