Man City shirt numbers available to transfer target Lucas Paqueta
Manchester City are exploring a move for Lucas Paqueta.
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Man City have already found Joao Cancelo's replacement
At one stage in the summer it looked like things were going awry for Manchester City.
Getafe Frustrate Barcelona As Both Sides See Red In Goalless Draw
Spanish champions Barcelona began their La Liga title defence with a frustrating 0-0 draw at Getafe on Sunday, with both sides reduced to 10 men in a bad-tempered clash. Barca winger Raphinha was sent off for an elbow in the first half and Getafe's Jaime Mata was dismissed early in the second for two yellow cards. Xavi Hernandez earned a red card himself for touchline complaints as his Barcelona side battled to find a late winner but, like last season, they started their domestic campaign with a goalless draw.
Man City wrestle with their key stances clashing in transfer window
"If you look at what we have done in the last five years, our level of investment in new players is well thought.
Mateo Kovacic told one area he must improve at Man City to replace Ilkay Gundogan
Graeme Souness has challenged Mateo Kovacic to add more goals to his game to replace Ilkay Gundogan at Manchester City.
David Moyes breaks silence on Man City transfer interest in Lucas Paqueta
David Moyes has insisted Manchester City's first offer for Lucas Paqueta was 'nowhere near' West Ham United's valuation.
Premier League Preview: Manchester City Remain Favourites But New Challengers Emerge
Arsenal's win over Manchester City in the Community Shield may not have been indicative of how the upcoming Premier League season will pan out but what it did was expose the frailties of a side which has won the league three years in a row. The side, which has flourished under manager Pep Guardiola, have lost in a seasoned veteran in the form of Ilkay Gundogan and his absence was felt throughout the game. The new signing Mateo Kovacic and makeshift midfielder Julian Alvarez were not effective in the system and although the presence of a goal machine like Erling Haaland makes them a favourite on any given day, a number of new challengers have emerged for their title.
Pep Guardiola makes Erling Haaland demand as Man City title defence plan laid out
Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, August 11.