Time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
City were due to play a Manchester derby in China, yes China, today, however it was predictably called off due to poor conditions – some may say fate had stepped in to stop the atrocious idea of one of the fiercest rivals in world football was taking place over 5,000 miles away:
The pitch in Beijing where the game between City and United was set to take place. [@SunMartinB] pic.twitter.com/zmd9BcaS6V
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
However both Manchester clubs insist they will continue to tour China in the future despite the issues faced, and appearances fees aren’t effected:
United and City’s appearance fees for the tour – believed to be around £3m each – will not be effected by the cancellation. [Star]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
Vincent Kompany put on his best sad face and spoke to CityTV about his thoughts on the abandonment:
Kompany: "There's things in life that you don't control. I think it builds up for the next time we come around for an even bigger event."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
The word on the street is that Besiktas are close to completing a move for Barcelona defender Adriano, which means any potential move to bring Kolarov to Turkey is likely to be off:
Adriano has passed a medical with Besiktas which means any move for Kolarov is likely to be dead. [@footballespana_]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
According to Brazilian publication Universo Online, Gabriel Jesus is wanted by Manchester United who will offer €40 million for his services, and Palmeiras may look set to sell to the highest bidder:
United are set to outbid City for Gabriel Jesus (19) with an offer of €40m. The player will go to the highest bidder. [UOL]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
However the youngster’s agent, Cristiano Simoes, reckons the player is in advanced talks with the better side of Manchester:
Cristiano Simoes (Gabriel Jesus ag.) "A deal with Man City? I can say that we are defining some contractual issue, we're working on it."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
Leroy Sané – bet you’ve not heard that name mentioned with a move to City before! According to Kicker, his future will be decided this week – yep, that old chestnut again:
Max Meyer (Schalke) tells Kicker he understands why Sané wants to join a 'top club like' City, with 'perhaps the best coach in the world'.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
Marca report that Guardiola would like Toni Kroos at City to complete his midfield jigsaw, but £50 million is unlikely to be enough for the German international:
Guardiola sees Toni Kroos as the missing piece in his City midfield, but €60m (£50m) will not be enough to sign the German. [Marca]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
And finally, Mikel Arteta, the latest member of the City establishment to piss off Arsenal:
Mikel Arteta deleted all of his Arsenal photos off Instagram 👀 pic.twitter.com/Qew5s2PYTG
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 25, 2016
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