It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
Barcelona will not sign Iñigo Martinez this summer as Real Sociedad refuse to sell for below his release clause. Manchester City have been amongst the clubs to have a bid rejected:
Barcelona have ended their interest in Martinez. Real Sociedad will not sell for anything below his €32m release clause. [Mundo Deportivo]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 8, 2017
Patrick Roberts is a target for French club Nice and could join on loan although his preference is Celtic:
Nice could still sign one more player, possibly a return for Hatem Ben Arfa or a loan for Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts. [L'Equipe]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 8, 2017
Samir Nasri could leave the club this summer and has been attracting the interest of Turkish side Antalyaspor. Manchester City may allow him to leave on a free transfer in order to remove him from the wage bill:
Turkish side Antalyaspor are interested in signing Samir Nasri and City could give him a free transfer to facilitate a deal. [Le Parisien] pic.twitter.com/Sgr3UDFyjO
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 9, 2017
Paris St-Germain have been linked with a move for Kylian Mbappé, but one reputable journalist says they will not make a move this summer:
Paris St-Germain do not intend to bid for Kylian Mbappé this summer after signing Neymar. [@JBurtTelegraph]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 9, 2017
However reports from elsewhere suggest that PSG are in advanced talks with both Monaco and Mbappé and are close to a deal:
PSG DO intend to sign Mbappé and are very close to a deal. City and Real Madrid are also willing to meet his wage demands. [@DuncanCastles]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 9, 2017
Fabinho could have been on the move this summer, but unfortunately for him Manchester City pulled the plug on a deal at a late stage:
City were in advanced talks to sign Fabinho (23) from Monaco earlier this summer, but stepped away from a deal. [@DuncanCastles]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 9, 2017
And finally, Lyon are chasing Yangel Herrera with Manchester City reluctant to sell:
Lyon have made City midfielder Yangel Herrera (19), currently on loan at NYCFC, a priority target. City are reluctant to sell. [Le Parisien] pic.twitter.com/3wQNeYN0P9
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 9, 2017
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