It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
Let’s start with an anniversary. A decade ago today, the great Pep Guardiola began life as a coach with his first official game as Barcelona B boss.
10 years ago today, Pep Guardiola took charge of his first official game as a coach (a 0-0 draw!).
Since then he has won 21 major trophies. pic.twitter.com/S7sASKClVa
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2017
Tired of the Alexis Sanchez stories? Fear not, an even more long-running transfer rumour could be about to return, with Lionel Messi putting off renewing his Barcelona contract. City would love to pounce if given encouragement…
Lionel Messi doesn't intend to sign his contract until the end of 2017. He'd become a free agent in 2018. [@Radioestadio]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2017
Hopefully this is nothing much, but Vincent Kompany is a doubt for Belgium’s game against Greece because of a knock. As long as the words “hamstring” and “calf” aren’t mentioned, we can probably relax.
Vincent Kompany is a doubt for Belgium's game against Greece after picking up a knock. [@HLNinEngeland]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2017
Enraged by a French club having the audacity to sign one of their stars, La Liga have asked UEFA to investigate both PSG and Manchester City about the source of their revenues. UEFA are investigating PSG and have said so, but there is no proof City are being looked at right now.
The LFP asked UEFA to investigate revenues coming from 'certain countries'. UEFA only publicly investigating PSG as it stands. [Onda Cero]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 1, 2017
A Manchester club, which narrows it down to Manchester City or Manchester City under-23s (just kidding), had a €65million bid rejected for Napoli ace Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer window. But was it City or United?
Napoli rejected a €65m offer 'from Manchester' for defender Kalidou Koulibaly (26) during the transfer window. [Gazzetta dello Sport]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2017
In other Napoli news, they are hoping City do them a favour next summer by buying back Geró Rulli then selling him to Naples for a profit, to avoid his €40million release clause at Real Sociedad. How about some quid pro quo?
Napoli expect City to use their €15m buy-back on Gerónimo Rulli next year, then hope to sign him for a 'human price'. [Gazzetta dello Sport]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2017
Remember that “Ghanaian Neymar” City apparently signed recently? Despite being pictured in City training gear, WAFA SC say teenage wonderkid Aminu Mohammed has not joined Manchester City or any other club.
WAFA SC statement: "We wish to categorically state that Aminu Mohammed is still a player of WAFA SC.''
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 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.
