It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
We were sent some further pictures of the Manchester City away shirt today for the new season – here’s a look:
The 2017-18 Manchester City away shirt is already being sold overseas, here's another look at it. [@KevinDeBrxyne] pic.twitter.com/8zxmsNfDE1
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
Gaël Clichy has turned down a move to Fenerbache and will reportedly join arch rivals Galatasaray:
Gaël Clichy has rejected a move to Fenerbahçe and has agreed a 3-year deal with rivals Galatasaray. Deal could be done soon. [Foot Mercato] pic.twitter.com/TokydoIl7y
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
Joining Clichy out of the exit door will be Nolito by the looks of things – José Castro says that Sevilla have made good progress:
Sevilla president José Castro to Radio Sevilla: "We have made good progress in getting Nolito to play for us."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
Eliaquim Mangala is expected to leave the club too, and he’s expected to sign for Lyon in a deal worth around £18 million:
It is hoped that Eliaquim Mangala will join Lyon in a deal worth up to £18m in the next 24 hours. [@StuBrennanMEN]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
Although Lyon’s owner says a deal is yet to b agreed:
Lyon owner Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed the club held talks with Eliaquim Mangala today, but added that there is no deal at this stage.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho is being targeted by a number of clubs, Swansea are the latest to enter the race:
Swansea are ready to enter the battle for City forward Kelechi Iheanacho (20), also wanted by West Ham, Leicester and Southampton. [Mirror]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
But don’t worry City fans, Sergio Aguero isn’t going anywhere. The Argentinian striker says he is happy at the club and will stay for the remainder of his contract:
Sergio Agüero to Xinhua: "I will fulfill my contract to stay here until the end of my deal. I have not thought about where to play next."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
And now onto the incomings… Dani Alves has agreed a deal with Manchester City:
Dani Alves has agreed a two-year deal to join Manchester City from Juventus. [@Sammy_Goal / @romeoagresti] pic.twitter.com/U70Wb7pZoS
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
Could Leonardo Bonucci join him? Juventus have made a decision on his future and have decided that they will sell him to City as long as they match their £44 million evaluation:
Juventus have decided that they will sell City target Leonardo Bonucci (30) if an offer of over €50m (£44m) arrives. [Premium Sport] pic.twitter.com/XepPLPN3Zl
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
Manchester City were yesterday linked with a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however City would rather be patient in a move for Alexis Sanchez:
City believe Alexis will choose a transfer to the Etihad over Chelsea and Bayern Munich if Arsenal do decide to sell. [@jonnysmiffy]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
And it is reported that Sanchez has agreed a move to City, although agreeing terms with Arsenal may prove a bit more difficult:
Alexis Sanchez has an agreement to join Manchester City. City and Arsenal have to reach an agreement, which won't be easy. [@gerardromero] pic.twitter.com/4x1VCrpsKa
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
Elsewhere Manchester City are set to complete a deal for Monaco defender Benjamin Mendy for a fee of around £40 million:
A deal isn't done yet but in recent days City and Monaco have approached an agreement and Mendy's move should be finalised soon. [le10sport]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
And he’s not the only Monaco player that Pep Guardiola is after… City are targeting Kylian Mbappé although have so far been unsuccessful:
City have also made a very big attempt to sign Kylian Mbappé (18) from Monaco, but for now have been unsuccessful. [le10sport]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 2017
And finally, congratulations to Tosin Adarabioyo! The 19-year-old has today signed a new deal at Manchester City which will keep him at the club until 2021:
BREAKING: Manchester City announce that defender Tosin Adarabioyo (19) has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2021. pic.twitter.com/V8KzV1JvaS
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 20, 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.
