It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
The big news of the day is about Bernardo Silva – keeping it under wraps for some time, Manchester City have announced the signing of the attacking midfielder today:
OFFICIAL: Manchester City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Bernardo Silva (22) from Monaco.
Welcome to Manchester, @BernardoCSilva! pic.twitter.com/XOyIxlttiW
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
And he will wear shirt number 20 in a Manchester City shirt:
Bernardo Silva will wear the number 20 shirt next season and will officially join the club on July 1.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
It is believed that Monaco defender Benjamin Mendy will follow Bernardo Silva out of the door and to Manchester:
Manchester City are in talks with Monaco about signing Mendy and are willing to offer him a five-year contract. [@mohamedbouhafsi]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
Rumour has it that Guardiola is optimistic about bringing Mendy to Manchester City despite interest from elsewhere:
Guardiola is optimistic about signing Benjamin Mendy, with Kyle Walker and Leonardo Bonucci two other leading targets. [@TelegraphDucker]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
Although Manchester United are interested in the defender, it is believed that he would rather join Manchester City:
Benjamin Mendy prefers to join Manchester City, despite Mourinho playing the Pogba card to try and convince him to join United. [le10sport] pic.twitter.com/EdhyIj7E3S
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
Kyle Walker has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City and he may move as part of a £300 million spending spree:
Manchester City's spending spree could hit £300m this summer with Kyle Walker expected to follow Bernardo Silva. [Independent]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
Manchester City are becoming ‘increasingly confident’ that they can strike a deal for the 26-year-old right-back:
Manchester City are increasingly confident of signing Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker (26). [ESPN FC] pic.twitter.com/JD88sbVLLE
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
Eliaquim Mangala isn’t expected to be at Manchester City next season, Valencia would like to take the Frenchman permanently but aren’t willing to pay the asking price:
Valencia want to keep Mangala and lower his salary, hope to pay less than the €18m or so that City want for the 26-year-old. [Superdeporte]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
Although they aren’t willing to pay the full asking price for Mangala, they may pay €40 million for young striker Enes Ünal if they take him on loan next season:
Manchester City striker Enes Ünal (20) will join Valencia on loan next season with an option to buy for €40m. [DHA Spor] pic.twitter.com/KL9JCcdrn2
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
However his agent completely dismisses that this is the case:
Enes Ünal's representative @BaturALTIPARMAK: "He has not made an agreement with any club at this moment in time."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho is a transfer target for West Ham, unfortunately for them though City aren’t giving them much to go at:
Manchester City are playing hardball with West Ham on Kelechi Iheanacho (20) and refusing to even give a price at this stage. [@ClaretandH]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
Some sad news for City fans – West Ham United officially announced the signing of Pablo Zabaleta today:
OFFICIAL: Pablo Zabaleta has signed for West Ham after leaving Manchester City. Good luck @Pablo_Zabaleta! 💙 pic.twitter.com/HLdiTa4wg3
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 2017
And finally, in Zabaleta’s absence, John Stones will take the number 5 shirt:
John Stones looks to have taken Pablo Zabaleta's number 5 shirt. [@pre_ped] pic.twitter.com/XhmG3e8Lpy
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 26, 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.
