It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
In his pre-Everton presser this afternoon, Pep revealed that Benjamin Mendy and Fabian Delph are still not 100% and will miss Monday’s game, while Gündoğan is also unlikely to feature.
Pep says Benjamin Mendy is not 100% yet but is almost ready to play after his injury, and the same goes for Fabian Delph.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 18, 2017
On the topic of Jonny Evans, Pep was coy, but a report in The Times suggests City are going to have to pay much more than anticipated if they’re to sign the former Manchester United defender.
In his pre-Everton presser, Pep says "Jonny Evans is a West Brom player, Tony Pulis was clear."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 18, 2017
Talks will continue between the clubs, with WBA determined to hold out for a figure that reflects other fees this summer. [@_pauljoyce]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 18, 2017
The boss also paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack in Barcelona.
Video: Pep Guardiola pays tribute to victims of Barcelona terror attack pic.twitter.com/AMo2vzDEne
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) August 18, 2017
More and more Italian reports point Eliaquim Mangala the way of Milan – Inter Milan to be precise, but the Serie A club want a dry loan deal.
City want to sell Mangala or only loan him if there is an obligation to buy. He is trying to convince City to let him join Inter. [TMW]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 18, 2017
Patrick Roberts has decided to snub Premier League and Ligue 1 interest to return to Celtic on loan, with the deal to be announced soon. A good move or should he have moved out of his comfort zone?
Roberts has turned down moves to the Premier League and Ligue 1 with Southampton or Nice to return to Celtic. [BBC]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 18, 2017
New signing Larry Kayode has already moved to Girona on loan, a day after Austria Wien announced his transfer to Manchester City. City have yet to acknowledge their purchase or loan of the 24-year-old on their official channels.
OFFICIAL: Girona have announced the signing of Olarenwaju 'Larry' Kayode (24) from Manchester City on a season-long loan deal. pic.twitter.com/iTGYPgCbV9
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 18, 2017
Interest from afar in Naah. Divine Naah is on his way out of the Etihad, but the question is where. There is new interest from Belgium.
Belgian side K.V. Kortrijk have joined Vitória Guimaraes (Portugal) and Alavés (Spain) in showing interest in City player Divine Naah. [TMW]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 18, 2017
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