It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
Veteran midfielder Yaya Touré is expected to leave the club this summer, according to his controversial agent Dimitri Seluk:
Dimitri Seluk has spoken, with Yaya Touré’s agent telling SSN that he expects the player to leave City this summer. https://t.co/Y8TxQ0soqn
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 17, 2017
Meanwhile, Nicolas Otamendi has been again linked with a move to Real Madrid. Otamendi is reportedly interested in moving to the Bernabeu but City want to keep him:
Super-agent Jorge Mendes has offered Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi (29) to Real Madrid. [@butacondelgarci / El Confidencial] pic.twitter.com/VCgKJ157Cv
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 17, 2017
With Premier League clubs now allowed to use their shirt sleeves for advertisements, City were the first to confirm a sponsorship deal – with Nexen Tyres:
City have become the first Premier League club to sign a sleeve sponsor for next season, announcing an agreement with Nexen Tire Corp. pic.twitter.com/Po1yJR7GmJ
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 17, 2017
After speculation linking skipper Vincent Kompany with a move away to the club, manager Pep Guardiola gave an answer as to why the Belgian did not make his squad for the trip to Monaco:
Pep says he left Kompany out against Monaco because “it would be a risk if he might get injured again”.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 17, 2017
The date for the FA Cup semi-final tie against Arsenal has been announced:
Confirmed: Manchester City vs. Arsenal will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April. pic.twitter.com/Q9yEGVfrmN
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 17, 2017
Michael Oliver was confirmed to be the referee for City’s match against Liverpool on Sunday:
Michael Oliver has been appointed referee for Manchester City vs. Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/j6QJQXPDQN
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 17, 2017
According to the Mirror, City have also identified Antonio Rudiger as a key target for the summer transfer window:
Manchester City have made Roma & Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger (24) a top summer target and hope to complete a £30m deal. [Mirror] pic.twitter.com/E4ViQy4doy
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 17, 2017
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