After another challenging Premier League season, footballers are now either on international duty or enjoying a well-deserved break. Over the coming weeks, several Manchester City players will represent their countries as they prepare for Euro 2024 in Germany, which starts on July 15. While the players are away, Manchester City will be busy preparing for the next season. This involves identifying transfer targets and evaluating the squad to decide on the players’ long-term futures. Recently, there has been a lot of news about City. The Manchester Evening News has reviewed some of the latest updates and added their own insights.…
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The 32-year-old’s contract with Manchester City ends after next season, and he’s been linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia this summer, with MLS also emerging as a potential destination for the Belgian international. Kevin De Bruyne recently completed his ninth season with Manchester City, returning from leg surgery to help Pep Guardiola’s team secure a record fourth consecutive Premier League title. Despite undergoing surgery for a hamstring injury in August, De Bruyne scored 23 goals in 26 games during the 2023-24 season and made a remarkable comeback in January. De Bruyne has been directly involved in 180 Premier…
Atlético Madrid is reportedly employing strategies to secure Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez, with players “pushing” for an agreement. Alvarez, who had a standout season with 19 goals and 13 assists in 54 appearances, has attracted significant interest following his successful stint with Manchester City. David Medina of Marca, via Atletico Universe on X, reports that Atlético Madrid is determined to acquire Alvarez, despite knowing that negotiations with City will be challenging. The club sees Alvarez as their top target for the summer and has already made initial approaches. Atlético’s Argentine players, including Rodrigo De Paul, Nahuel Molina, and Angel…
After a demanding Premier League season, footballers are currently on international duty or enjoying a well-deserved break. Several Manchester City players will compete for their countries in the lead-up to Euro 2024 in Germany, which starts on July 15. Despite the absence of the playing staff, Manchester City will remain busy preparing for the next season, focusing on identifying transfer targets and evaluating the squad for long-term planning. Former City assistant Enzo Maresca has been appointed as Chelsea’s new head coach, just a year after leaving City. Maresca, who previously led Leicester City back to the Premier League, has signed…
Everton is contemplating a strategic risk by potentially acquiring Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City, but is this the right decision for a player who may be past his peak? Frank Lampard’s tenure began on the penultimate day of the 2022 winter window, when the Blues faced disappointment with another English midfielder, Dele Alli. Dele had to sign permanently because Lampard had already brought Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United, using up their domestic loan slot just three days before Rafael Benitez was fired by signing Anwar El Ghazi from Aston Villa (who only played 11…
Pep Guardiola may break a long-standing transfer policy to sign a lucrative contract with his former player for Manchester City. If Manchester City makes a significant move, Guardiola could breach an established norm. Guardiola’s team defended their league title to win the Premier League for the fourth consecutive year in 2023-24, marking another successful season for City. However, Guardiola understands that standing still is equivalent to moving backward at the top level of football. As the Catalan coach aims to lead City to an unprecedented fifth Premier League title in a row, he hopes that sporting director Txiki Begiristain can…
Reece James has been highly praised by Manchester City captain Kyle Walker, who called the Chelsea player the “greatest right-back in the world.” James, who made his first-team debut for Chelsea in September 2019, has established himself as one of the league’s top defenders despite ongoing injury issues. Before his latest injury, James was also a regular for England, earning 16 caps and competing in Euro 2020. However, he was unexpectedly left out of Gareth Southgate’s preliminary 33-man England squad for this summer’s Euros, having started only five Premier League games this season. Walker believes James, the Chelsea captain, is…
After his recent loan spell, a Manchester City player has been named to the 2023/24 Team of the Season. Pep Guardiola will soon have some players returning to the squad, and decisions will be made on whether they will stay, go out on loan again, or be sold. Among those on loan, Kalvin Phillips had a disappointing stint at West Ham United and will now return to City, where he will strive to justify the £45 million spent on him. Joao Cancelo, who was loaned out at the start of the season, had a generally good campaign and was even…
A journalist claims that Manchester City may sell a “special” player this summer for £50 million. According to Dean Jones, Manchester City will seek around £50 million to part with one of their players. Manchester City has a history of quickly offloading players, often stirring transfer controversy. However, the club aims to earn a sum reflecting the player’s quality, age, and contract length, similar to other top teams. Dean Jones noted on the Ranks FC podcast that Man City might consider selling Ederson for £50 million this summer. He said, “The latest rumors indicated a bid of about £25 million.…
Currently on loan from Manchester City, Joao Cancelo’s future remains uncertain as the summer transfer season approaches, especially with the Spanish team’s ongoing managerial selection process. Having fallen out with his original club, Cancelo was first loaned to Bayern Munich during City’s treble-winning campaign and then to Barcelona this season. Under Xavi Hernandez, he has made 41 appearances and contributed to eight goals. Cancelo is set to return to Manchester City, where he still has three years left on his contract, once his loan spell ends. Despite this, discussions about his departure are likely to resume, even though it seems…