Man City transfer rumours: City to block Ake move?

Wrapping up the Man City transfer news, rumours and gossip in the 2022 summer window. Man City expecting Chelsea bid for Sterling

Manchester City are expecting to field an opening offer from Chelsea for Raheem Sterling after Thomas Tuchel engaged the England international over how he'd fit in at Stamford Bridge.

The forward heads a shortlist of the manager's attacking targets and enters the final year of his contract with the Premier League champions, who are grateful for his service and will not obstruct his desire for greater minutes and status elsewhere.

Pep Guardiola has repeatedly stated "I don't like to keep players that are unhappy" and is open to allowing Sterling's exit this summer, even to a rival, on condition that an acceptable bid in the region of £50m is tabled.

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Leeds for England midfielder Kalvin Phillips.

The fee agreed is between £45m and £50m.

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester City to sign Gabriel Jesus.

There is still work to do to finalise the deal, including medical and personal terms but the fee is understood to be £45m.

Raheem Sterling is managing talks over his future, but no decision has been made yet, with Chelsea expected to act on their interest once Romelu Lukaku's loan to Inter Milan has been completed.

The England international has entered the final year of his Manchester City contract and, at 27, is carefully considering what he believes is the defining stage of his career.

Chelsea have yet to open any formal dialogue with Sterling, who is one of their primary targets.

Pep Guardiola says Bernardo Silva's immediate future is with Manchester City despite interest from Barcelona.

Arsenal are "cautiously optimistic" of