Aymeric Laporte sidelined for start of Manchester City's campaign as Pep Guardiola stays coy on Marc Cucurella links
Aymeric Laporte will miss the start of Manchester City's Premier League title defence after undergoing knee surgery in the summer.
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Aymeric Laporte injury blow for Premier League champions Manchester City
Aymeric Laporte will miss the start of Manchester City’s Premier League title defence after undergoing knee surgery in the summer.
Chelsea 'pulled out' of Jules Kounde deal due to 'doubts' before Barcelona move, Sevilla's Monchi reveals
Chelsea «pulled out» of a deal for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde due to «doubts» over how he would fit into Thomas Tuchel's squad, according to the Spanish club's director of football, Monchi. Barcelona announced that they had agreed a deal in principle for the Frenchman on Thursday in another apparent transfer blow for Chelsea, who had been strongly connected with the player. Ad/> Monchi has now revealed, though, that a deal was in place to take Kounde to the London club before Chelsea hesitated on concluding the transfer, allowing Barcelona an opportunity to table a bid of their own.
Aymeric Laporte injury blow for Man City confirmed by Pep Guardiola
.Pep Guardiola expects Aymeric Laporte to be out until at least September after having surgery during the summer.
Pep Guardiola gives update on Man City pursuit of Marc Cucurella amid transfer request reports
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City intend to strengthen at left-back as they continue to try to sign Marc Cucurella.
Pep Guardiola preference might have inspired Erik ten Hag Manchester United transfer
Pep Guardiola wanted a new centre-back in 2018, and one who possessed a very specific quality. Nicolas Otamendi, Vincent Kompany and John Stones formed the heart of his defence at the time, but none of those players were left-footed.
How to watch Man City vs Liverpool in Community Shield with TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Manchester City will kick-off their competitive season on Saturday when they face Liverpool in the Community Shield.
Left-back, predictable attack and Liverpool — Man City's five biggest challenges this season
Two months on from the drama and heroics of the final day of the Premier League season, Manchester City are preparing to return to competitive action.