Man City VAR audio explained, transfer links emerge
Messi recalls early Barcelona struggles and Pep Guardiola’s mantra: ‘the best way to respect your opponent is to keep scoring more goals’.
Anderlecht hold talks with ex-Manchester City midfielder Antoine Sibierski over the sporting director role, with Nantes and Monaco also interested as he impresses at Troyes.
Micah Richards defends his Man City allegiance after a viral clip, explaining a fantasy-football context and insisting he is ‘City through and through’ despite childhood admiration for Arsenal.
talkSPORT pundits warn City face a tough trip to Leeds, citing Elland Road’s strong record ‘under the lights’ as Guardiola’s side visit amid title and relegation stakes.
Ex-Barça director Joan Soler claims they could afford Erling Haaland, while City see him as a cornerstone under contract to 2034, making any deal unlikely without meeting City’s valuation.
Everton eye John Stones on a free this summer, though costs may hinder a move. The defender starred in City’s 2022-23 UCL win but injuries and younger signings could reshape the backline.
City’s record sales: Julián Álvarez €75m to Atlético tops list, followed by Sterling €56.2m, Ferran Torres €55m, Jesus €52.5m and Sané €49m, among other notable departures.
City and Arsenal could face four times in 28 days: Carabao Cup final on 22 March, potential Champions League quarter-final double-header, then a Premier League clash at the Etihad around 18 April.
CFG winger Álvaro Santos, 20, impresses on loan at Penafiel after Lommel stint. Effective from the left with 3 goals and 2 assists in Liga Portugal 2, he could step up within the group.
Manchester City and Liverpool are reported to be rivalling Real Madrid for Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, with a fee of over £60m touted for the Italy international. Livescore
Piece notes pundit criticism of Declan Rice and a finance expert’s hypothetical 40-60 point deduction for Man City if found guilty of charges. City deny wrongdoing, verdict pending.
Man City v Crystal Palace could still be slotted into Gameweek 31 if City exit the FA Cup fifth round or if both clubs leave Europe before the quarter-finals.
Barcelona monitor Omar Marmoush after limited Man City minutes behind Haaland. Sport say he could leave for less than €75m, with Spurs, Aston Villa and Galatasaray also attentive.
Claudio Marchisio says Juventus rebuilding an Italian core is vital, calling Sandro Tonali ‘more feasible’ to sign and deeming a move for Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma ‘unattainable’ after his recent move.
Analysis argues Arsenal’s title bid hinges more on rotation, breaking low blocks and consistency than the trip to Man City, stressing results against lesser sides.
Man City track Sporting right-back Iván Fresneda. A Bola claim Sporting will negotiate below his €80m clause after his breakthrough under Rui Borges, though no formal bids yet.
PGMOL release VAR audio explaining why Man City’s late goal at Liverpool was disallowed, detailing an initial foul by Szoboszlai on Haaland and then a foul by Haaland on Szoboszlai, leading to a City free-kick and a Szoboszlai red card for DOGSO.
Roma set a €50m price for right-back Wesley Franca. Manchester City, long-term admirers, could move despite his deal to 2030. The Brazilian has been dubbed ‘new Cafu’ after a standout Serie A season.
Sergio Aguero hails Man City’s Abdukodir Khusanov as ‘very good’, praising his pace and duels after a testing start. The 22-year-old has featured at centre-back and right-back amid injuries.
City have offered Bernardo Silva a contract extension amid interest from Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Juventus. Talks have been held with his representatives as his deal runs out this season.
Manuel Akanji’s mistake contributes to Bodo/Glimt beating Inter and reaching the Champions League last 16, where they will face either Manchester City or Sporting. Inter exit 5-2 on aggregate.
Manchester City are tracking Nottingham Forest duo Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White, with Anderson viewed as the likelier midfield target amid doubts over Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic.
On-loan City midfielder Kalvin Phillips saw red in Sheffield United’s derby win. Chris Wilder says ex-City captain Kyle Walker consoled him in the dressing room after the 2-1 victory.
City join Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham in the chase for Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha. The Bundesliga side want €70m, with talks over a new deal ongoing. The ex-City academy midfielder is now a Germany international.
