It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
One position City won’t be adding to this summer is midfield. “Phwoar!” is the word Pep used to describe his options and plans to rotate what he has.
Pep: "Phil Foden, who was outstanding in preseason. They all have such quality. I like players when they have the ball, they don’t lose it."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 13, 2017
Pep: "All of them are going to play. Last season, I rotated the team a lot and I will do that again. They will all be involved."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 13, 2017
Could City yet move for long-term target Virgil van Dijk? Chelsea are readying a bid and Liverpool could go again, but City have also asked to be kept informed.
Manchester City have asked to be kept up to speed with developments surrounding Virgil van Dijk (26) as Chelsea prepare a £50m bid. [Mirror]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 13, 2017
Wilfried Bony should finally end his disappointing spell at the Etihad very soon, with Swansea waiting for Gylfi Sigurdsson to join Everton before making their move.
Swansea hope to wrap up a deal for Wilfried Bony after Gylfi Sigurdsson's move to Everton is completed this coming week. [Sky Sports News]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 13, 2017
Another fringe player who is likely to go before the window shuts is Jason Denayer, with Galatasaray trying to haggle a cheap deal.
Galatasaray have asked City for a loan with an option to buy Denayer for €4m (£3.6m). The Belgian will try to convince City. [Milliyet]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 13, 2017
As for Fabian Delph, his future is suddenly less clear, with the England international caught up in a stand-off with City.
City want to sell Delph for £14m and this impasse means he is still at the Etihad with a fortnight of the window left. [Mail on Sunday]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 12, 2017
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