Man City scrutiny and scouting shape summer plans
City visit Leeds chasing Arsenal in the title race. Reverse fixture ended 3-2 with a Phil Foden brace and Josko Gvardiol goal. Tactical tweaks mooted to tighten defence and aid build-up.
Erling Haaland will feature in a Sidemen Sunday video filmed at City Football Academy, expanding his creator profile after launching his YouTube channel.
Forest’s Elliot Anderson, linked with Man City and Man Utd and valued at around £100m, says he is focused on Forest. Coach Vitor Pereira claims no awareness of interest in Anderson or Morgan Gibbs-White.
Pep Guardiola refuses to advise Mikel Arteta, saying: 'I'm not here to give advice.' City chase Arsenal, visit Leeds next, then face Newcastle in the FA Cup and Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Man City and Chelsea are among 23 clubs scouting Genk vs Dinamo Zagreb. With Kos Karetsas injured, City could assess talents like Zakaria El Ouahdi, Yaimar Medina and Matte Smets.
Erling Haaland praises Pep Guardiola and says City must ‘keep pushing’ regardless of the manager’s future, highlighting the standards and support around him at the club.
Man City draw Real Madrid in the last 16, with the winner to face Atalanta or Bayern. Ties on 10/11 and 17/18 March. City and Madrid meet in Europe again after multiple recent knockout clashes.
Stuart Pearce says Rayan Cherki is facing a Foden-like rotation at Man City but has the 'class' to win Pep Guardiola over. Semenyo’s form and Nico O’Reilly’s rise increase competition for places.
Man City receive a major injury boost as Pep Guardiola delivers a fresh fitness update on a long-absent forward.
Report claims Qatar’s Al Ahli, where Pep Guardiola played, are a ‘serious contender’ with a compelling offer if he leaves Man City, as speculation over his future persists.
La Liga chief Javier Tebas says the long-running case over Man City’s alleged financial breaches is ‘damaging’ and creates uncertainty, while Richard Masters refuses to comment on timing or process.
Sergio Aguero says Barcelona’s Raphinha would suit Man City’s style. He also downplays debate on Pep Guardiola’s future, insisting it is premature and City will decide at the right time.
Tottenham plan a move for Man City’s James Trafford if he can leave, with the England keeper unhappy as No.2 behind Gianluigi Donnarumma. City weigh long-term plans after his strong cup displays.
Roma wing-back Wesley, admired by Man City, is lauded by Adriano as his value rises. Reports suggest Roma want around €50m, with his contract to 2030 strengthening their stance.
