Manchester City Archives ⋆ Page 4 of 19 ⋆ LSU

Sep262021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel defends Romelu Lukaku’s performance after Chelsea’s defeat to Man City

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has defended Romelu Lukaku’s display in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday afternoon. The Blues suffered their first defeat of the new Premier League campaign as Gabriel Jesus’ second-half goal sealed the three points for Pep Guardiola’s City at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku cut an isolated figure in Chelsea’s attack and even failed to register a single shot on goal against the Premier League side. But Tuchel is adamant that the Belgian star, who has scored four goals in seven matches since returning to Chelsea, was not to blame for their struggles in attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I don’t think it is necessary to talk about Romelu st...

Sep32021 by JBNo Comments

Glen Johnson names the only club who can challenge Man City for the Premier League

Premier League

Glen Johnson says Chelsea are the only club who can challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title this campaign and also questioned Liverpool’s lack of squad depth. Chelsea ended last season in fine form, as Thomas Tuchel guided them to the Champions League title and helped them to finish fourth in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues have signed Romelu Lukaku for a club-record fee from Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez on a season-long loan to their already impressive team this summer. Angel Di Maria reveals how ‘insane’ Mourinho fought with Cristiano Ronaldo Arsene Wenger delivers verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Man Utd Saul Niguez reveals why he left Atletico and which Chelsea play...

Aug262021 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo responds as Man City reject Juventus demand

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Cristiano Ronaldo is still hopeful of securing a move to Manchester City this summer despite Pep Guardiola’s side rejecting a deal for the Juventus star, according to reports. City have suffered a huge blow in their pursuit of a new striker after Harry Kane confirmed he will be staying at Tottenham for at least another campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues had made Kane their major target after signing Jack Grealish but are now considering their options as the transfer window closes in. Carabao Cup draw in full: Man Utd vs West Ham; Chelsea to face Aston Villa PSG respond to Real Madrid’s £137m bid to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer Solskjaer rates Man Utd’s chances of signing Saul Niguez or Camavinga Ronaldo wants to leave Juventu...

Aug252021 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo trying to force Man City transfer in swap deal

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Cristiano Ronaldo is still trying to force through a move to Manchester City with agent Jorge Mendes working overtime to get a transfer done. The former Manchester United forward has entered the last year of his contract with Juventus and has been regularly linked with a move away from Turin this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Juventus have insisted he has not asked to leave, speculation continues to mount over his future with L’Equipe claiming the player is trying to engineer a return to England. Premier League players blocked from playing in red list countries during break Antonio Conte has made his feelings clear about Arsenal job if Mikel Arteta leaves Ronaldo’s comments on Man Utd return as he requested to be left out for Juven...

Aug32021 by JBNo Comments

Harry Kane to be punished by Tottenham as he looks to force through Man City move

Premier League

Tottenham intend to slap Harry Kane with a huge fine after he skipped pre-season training in an attempt to force through a move to Manchester City. Kane first revealed his desire to leave Spurs in May and was not seen as the rest of Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad returned for duty at the club’s training base on Monday, with the 2021/22 Premier League season less than a fortnight away. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England skipper and his camp maintain that they have a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ in place with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy which would allow him to complete a move to the Etihad before this summer transfer deadline. Man Utd handed Raphael Varane setback due to two complications Kai Havertz trolls Bernd Leno after Chelsea’s friendly win over...

Jul312021 by JBNo Comments

Jack Grealish deletes Man Utd tweet ahead of £100m move to Man City

Premier League

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has fuelled speculation he is close to joining Manchester City in a record-breaking deal after deleting an old tweet about Manchester United. City have been pursuing the England star for much of the summer, with Villa insisting their skipper is not for sale and setting a huge £100m price tag to ward off suitors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But according to The Telegraph, after several days of discussions, Man City have now submitted a bid which meets Villa’s asking price and would make Grealish the most expensive Premier League signing. Real Madrid, Barcelona & Juventus to pursue Super League after court victory over UEFA The matches Rashford could miss as Man Utd confirm shoulder surgery Sevilla demand di...

Jul92021 by JBNo Comments

La Liga president explains why Man City cannot sign Lionel Messi

La Liga, Premier League

La Liga president Javier Tebas has said Manchester City cannot not sign Lionel Messi on his previous Barcelona terms without “financial doping”. Messi is now a free agent after his Barcelona contract expired on June 30 and the club’s current financial issues are hindering their attempts to re-sign him. That has led to rumours clubs like City, who were linked with him last summer, or PSG could step in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tebas claims it would not be legitimately possible for the Premier League team to sign him, on a deal matching his previous salary, given their losses during the pandemic. Speaking at a press conference, the president of the Spanish competition said: “He won’t be able to sign with the same conditions of the former contract, th...

Jul52021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd handed Danny Ings huge boost after transfer enquiry

Premier League

Southampton striker Danny Ings has reportedly rejected a new deal at St Mary’s amid speculation Manchester United are interested in his signature. Ings’ current contract is due to expire in 2022 and there has been uncertainty around his future, with the Saints yet to make any progress regarding a new deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils have been monitoring the situation and recently made an enquiry for Ings as Solskjaer looks to add quality to his team after finally landing Jadon Sancho and tying down Edinson Cavani for another year. Man City are also said to be keen on the striker, who finished last campaign as Southampton’s top scorer with 13 goals in all competitions despite missing much of the season through injury. According to Th...

Jun272021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea respond to Man City’s interest in Reece James

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea have no intention of selling Reece James after Manchester City’s interest in the right-back. The Premier League champions want to sign Harry Kane and Jack Grealish this summer but The Athletic claim they have also added James to their transfer list. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea’s interest in signing Achraf Hakimi has created some doubts over the 21-year-old being a regular under Thomas Tuchel next campaign. However, talkSPORT claim Chelsea have told City that James is not for sale and he remains a key part of first-team plans at the club. Speaking about his development under Tuchel, James said this month: ‘When a new manager comes in and you’re not in the team straight away you have to accept the decision. ‘You have to work hard, ...

Jun262021 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola adds Chelsea star to Man City’s transfer list this summer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester City have reportedly entered the race to sign Chelsea right-back Reece James. The 21-year-old defender has impressed since making his first-team debut for the blues in 2019 and has been an important player in the team since Thomas Tuchel’s arrival in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); James delivered another excellent performance in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League final last month. And according to The Athletic, Man City are now interested in signing James this summer window. The report claims Pep Guardiola is ‘a huge admirer’ of the player and has been impressed with his performances against City last campaign. Guardiola is aware of James’ versatility as the defender is also capable of playing as a centr...