It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
Today started with reports that Ederson Moraes was expected to arrive in Manchester either today or tomorrow for his Manchester City medical:
Benfica goalkeeper Ederson Moares (23) is expected in Manchester between today and tomorrow for his medical. [@_GoncaloLopes]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
Then Portugese media reported that the goalkeeper had arrived this afternoon:
Ederson arrived in Manchester on Monday afternoon and will go through all the formalities before signing his City contract. [A Bola]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
The Independent report that scouts at Manchester City rate Ederson as one of the best in the world with his feet and is a perfect fit for Pep Guardiola’s side:
Ederson is rated by scouts as being one of the very best goalkeepers with his feet in the world. [Independent]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
City have been targeting Benjamin Mendy and Fabinho of Monaco but will face competition from Juventus:
Juventus have intensified contacts with Monaco pair and Manchester City targets Benjamin Mendy (22) and Fabinho (23). [Tuttosport] pic.twitter.com/jPmZ141LKr
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
A number of stars have been released by City, but not Yaya Touré, he’s agreed to stay at the club:
Yaya Touré has agreed to stay at Manchester City and sign a new contract. [@hirstclass]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
Joe Hart has spent the season out on loan at Torino, he’s confirmed that he won’t be returning to the Italian side:
Joe Hart on his loan spell at Torino: "I really enjoyed it. I'm not going to come back, but I had a good time." [ESPN]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
Another man who has been out on loan this season is Eliaquim Mangala, he isn’t wanted by Pep Guardiola next season:
Newcastle have already made a €15m offer for Mangala, with City wanting around €20m. Valencia are likely out of the race. [Plaza Deportiva]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
Instead, Pep would like to target Leonardo Bonucci, with Virgil van Dijk being a back up option:
Guardiola wants to sign Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus this summer with Southampton's Virgil van Dijk his second choice. [Plaza Deportiva]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
However the defensive targets don’t stop there – City are after Kyle Walker, Aymeric Laporte and Marquinhos:
Manchester City are aiming to sign Kyle Walker and one of Athletic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte or PSG’s Marquinhos. [@MiguelDelaney] pic.twitter.com/w1uZDMcR9b
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
Congratulations to City loanee, Aaron Mooy, who contributed to his sides promotion to the Premier League today:
On-loan City midfielder Aaron Mooy scored in the penalty shootout as Huddersfield beat Reading to win promotion to the Premier League. pic.twitter.com/yDx28Z7ijE
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 2017
And finally, congratulations also go out to David Silva – he was voted as Manchester City’s Player of the Season:
David Silva has been voted the Etihad Airways Player of the Season ahead of Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne. pic.twitter.com/DaQhDnGqI8
— City Watch (@City_Watch) May 29, 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.
