It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
The big news today comes in the shape of 34-year old Brazilian right-back who is apparently close to a move to Manchester City.
Dani Alves has been in talks with Manchester City and a reunion with Pep Guardiola could materialize in the coming days. [Mundo Deportivo] pic.twitter.com/jnzPo9Se7q
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 17, 2017
Goal journalist Sam Lee followed through and he reports that Dani Alves’ potential move to Manchester City has made significant advances in the last 48 hours.
Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Dani Alves. [@Sammy_Goal]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 17, 2017
Those reports were confirmed by Italian journalist Romeo Agresti who has a formidable record when it comes to Juventus.
Confirmed by @romeoagresti (best Juve source) that City are in for Dani Alves.
Would you be happy with him as one of two new right-backs? pic.twitter.com/yV3kwjzW8W
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 17, 2017
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain posted what appeared to be a goodbye message to Alves earlier today before it was hastily deleted.
Gonzalo Higuain posted a goodbye message to Dani Alves earlier today, then quickly deleted it. https://t.co/VGCJqB6MIq
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 17, 2017
Elsewhere, The Mirror report that City are monitoring Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s situation at Arsenal – where he has one year remaining on his contract.
City are one of the clubs monitoring Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (23), who is frustrated by Arsenal's lack of action on a new contract. [Mirror] pic.twitter.com/82gEM7geuS
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 17, 2017
There’s been a apparent lack of interest in Samir Nasri this window but French outlet L’Equipe report that Beskitas or Galatasary are interested in offering him an escape route.
Galatasaray and Besiktas have taken steps towards signing Samir Nasri (29), with both willing to pay City's €13m asking price. [L'Equipe] pic.twitter.com/4Xv6dOsJmt
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 17, 2017
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