It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
The Carabao Cup draw took place in the early hours of this morning – Manchester City were drawn against West Bromwich Albion:
Manchester City will play West Brom at The Hawthorns in the Carabao Cup (League Cup) third round. pic.twitter.com/O0NLLYPzZw
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
And then there was the Champions League group draw, City will face Shahktar Donetsk, Napoli and Feyenoord:
Champions League Group F:
Shakhtar Donetsk
Manchester City
Napoli
Feyenoord pic.twitter.com/oSscOm159l— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
And here’s a look at how those games fit into Manchester City’s schedule:
How City's Champions League fixtures slot in to the schedule. pic.twitter.com/kMTvjvARV5
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
Txiki Begiristain was present at the draw and he has said that City are out of the race for Kylian Mbappé:
Txiki on Kylian Mbappé: "We are out of the race – it is impossible to do it with the time remaining. It will not happen, it is impossible."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
He also spoke about Lionel Messi… he said a deal is impossible:
Txiki Begiristain on Messi, speaking to @petermstaunton, "It's impossible, he will stay there, he will stay in Barcelona."
— Sam Lee (@Sammy_Goal) August 24, 2017
It’s Alexis Sanchez time again… City are yet to give up in the chase for him although Wenger would rather the Chilean leave for free next season:
Arsene Wenger maintains he would rather see Alexis leave on a free next year, but Pep remains hopeful of completing a deal. [The Times]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
Wilfried Bony is set to completing a move back to Swansea City for around £10 million:
Swansea City are close to re-signing striker Wilfried Bony from Manchester City for less than half what they sold him for. [BBC]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
Aarón Martín is a target for Manchester City and they could get him for less than his release clause due to Espanyol’s desire to improve their squad:
Espanyol would accept an offer somewhat lower than Aarón Martín's €30m release clause for funds to strengthen their squad. [AS]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
There have been some international call-ups today across a number of levels as England announced their squads:
England youth call-ups:
U20: Buckley-Ricketts, Duhaney, Nmecha
U19: Edward Francis
U18: Foden, Curtis Anderson, Latibeaudiere, Sancho— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
However there was no call-up to the French squad for Benjamin Mendy despite reports last night that he was set to be included:
Benjamin Mendy has been left out of the France squad after reports he'd be included despite his injury. Mangala also not selected. pic.twitter.com/zz7cuYnpk8
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
Jason Denayer’s future remains undecided – Galatasaray are chasing him however do not want to pay the fee of €7-€8 million demanded by City:
Galatasaray continue to negotiate for Jason Denayer (22). City want a €7m-€8m sale, Galatasaray want a loan with option to buy. [@webaslan]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
Eliaquim Mangala is closing in on a move to Inter Milan on loan after the two clubs held further talks:
Inter are closer and closer to signing Eliaquim Mangala on loan from City after another round of talks. [TMW]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
And finally, Jadon Sancho wants a move to Spurs this summer but the club aren’t confident that Manchester City will allow a move:
Sancho is free to join another club before his scholarship deal ends, but wouldn't be able to play without City's permission/release. [ESPN]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 24, 2017
That’s it for today. Keep your eyes peeled on @City_Watch and the site, day and night, as we work to deliver the latest City news, views, and other high-quality content.
