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      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants Ilkay Gundogan to stay beyond next summer – but he’ll have to wait for new deal

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      PEP GUARDIOLA wants Ilkay Gundogan to stay at Manchester City past next summer but the German will have to be patient over a new deal.Gundogan, 31, is in the final 12 months of his £140,000-a-week contract and is keen to extend it.
      Man City chief Pep Guardiola is still a big fan of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan’s know-how and driving influenceCredit: Getty
      City have no intention of letting him go but are in no rush to open talks.
      That is despite Gundogan’s last club Borussia Dortmund being keen to take him back.
      City plan to wait until he returns from World Cup duty before discussions begin, meaning the two parties are unlikely to meet before the new year.
      The Etihad club do not see it as a risky strategy despite the fact Gundogan could go for nothing at the end of the season — and shining in Qatar would open more doors.
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      There is plenty of trust on both sides and Gundo, who is taking his coaching badges, could even end up with a coaching role at the Etihad down the line.
      The German midfielder was boss Guardiola’s first  signing when he paid £20.4m for him in 2016.
      In May, he cemented his cult-hero status  scoring twice against Aston Villa to clinch the title.
      And he hit the opener in Saturday’s 4-0 romp over Bournemouth.
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      Only Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne have totalled more games under Guardiola than the 254 appearances clocked up by Gundogan.
      It’s thought he’s in no hurry to decide his future but would like to stay.
      City are also waiting to see if Barcelona come back in for playmaker Bernardo Silva. More

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      Fans are all saying the same thing as Bernardo Silva posts cryptic tweet as Barcelona transfer rumours swirl

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans believe Bernardo Silva could be on his way to Barcelona next week after the Portuguese playmaker posted a cryptic message on Twitter.Silva, 28, has been heavily linked with a move to the Nou Camp since last summer.
      Silva posted a cryptic tweet, possibly hinting at a move awayCredit: Getty
      But, Barcelona’s financial status has prevented a deal from ever being completed.
      Now, after agreeing to sell their TV rights in order to raise funds, the La Liga giants could finally be in a position to commit to a bid.
      Man City are claimed to be demanding a fee of around £80million for their midfield maestro, so Barca chiefs will have to pull out all the stops to push the deal across the line – especially after spending big on signing Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Joules Kounde.
      However, City fans believe that Silva has already said his goodbyes to the club.
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      The Portugal international sent out a cryptic tweet to thank fans for their support after Man City’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.
      It read: “A great performance from the team and a fantastic atmosphere!
      “I would also like to thank everyone at the stadium for those beautiful moments of love and support you guys showed me.”
      Many City fans had the same thing to say about the ambiguous message.
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      One person replied: “Why does this sound like a goodbye?”
      Another added: “Looks like a farewell message.”
      A third said: “What are you trying to say?”
      While other supporters begged him not to make the move, with one person writing: “I couldn’t believe the atmosphere when you came on yesterday, we sang your name nonstop for 20 minutes.
      “We really want you to stay. The fans adore you and you’re one of the top players in one of the best teams on earth.
      “Throwing that away to join that mess in Barcelona? Crazy.”
      Another tweeted: “Thank you for those moments, Bernardo, thank you for everything.
      “You did an excellent job during your time with Man City. Best of luck on your next trip.”
      Silva joined Man City in a £43m transfer from Monaco five years ago.
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      Since his arrival he’s scored 48 goals and assisted 50 in 252 appearances.
      The Portugal star has also won four Premier League titles and one FA Cup with the club. More

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      Man City’s £50m striker Erling Haaland completed just TWO passes in 4-0 Bournemouth thrashing – and one was a kick-off

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      ERLING HAALAND completed just two passes against Bournemouth – by far the lowest total by a Manchester City player under Pep Guardiola.The first of Haaland’s meagre EIGHT touches in a 4-0 home win set up an Ilkay Gundogan opener… and his other pass kicked off the second half.
      Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma tangles with Erling Haaland as the striker drew a blank in more ways than one in Man City’s easy victoryCredit: AFP
      Cherries’ keeper Mark Travers clears the ball from Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who touched the ball just eight timesCredit: AFP
      ⏱ 19’ Assist for Gundogan⏱ 46’ Kick off😅 Erling Haaland only completed 2(!) passes in Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth today😏 100% pass success rate though though…— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) August 13, 2022

      The Premier League’s star summer recruit went from invincible to invisible in just six days, with barely-believable stats.
      And his shocking figures for passing were certainly not misleading as his overall match stats were just as miserable.
      Haaland was a two-goal matchwinner on his debut at West Ham last Sunday but this time he had to wait 18 minutes to even touch the ball.
      And by the time Julian Alvarez replaced him in the 74th minute with City 3-0 up, he had won NO duels on the ground or in the air.
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      The Norwegian, 22, also failed to complete a dribble or win a foul.
      But Etihad chief Pep Guardiola blamed Haaland’s lack of involvement on Bournemouth’s defensive set-up.
      The Spaniard said: “The most difficult job in the world is when you’re a striker vs a [defence] with three CMs, three CBs and you’re in the middle. 
      “We’ll find many of these but it’s a question of time. With the quality we have, we’ll find him.”
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      But however you look at it, even Guardiola must be staggered by Haaland’s stats as City are the Prem’s short-passing specialists.
      Haaland’s two-pass compilation compares with the next worst total during Guardiola’s six-year reign of nine – registered once each by Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres.
      But social media was split on the ex-Borussia Dortmund hero’s quiet afternoon – hardly surprising as it is just one game and the bigger picture is his incredible scoring record.
      One fan claimed: “Haaland did exactly what was needed of him – he was Bournemouth’s sole focus the entire first half.
      “They tried to mark him out of the game, which opened up space for de Bruyne, Foden, Mahrez, and Gundogan.”
      And another noted that Inter Milan hitman Romelu Lukaku was lambasted for similar stats at the height of his Chelsea plight.
      That supporter tweeted: “The media destroyed Lukaku for having 7 touches in a game, let’s see how they treat the golden boy Haaland for having 8 touches v newly promoted Bournemouth.” More

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      Man City yet to open shock transfer talks for Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney as Guardiola hints final signing has been made

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      MANCHESTER CITY have yet to make a move for left-back Kieran Tierney, according to reports.The Arsenal defender is reportedly a shock target for the Premier League champions – who sold Ukrainian full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko to the North Londoners this summer.
      Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Kieran TierneyCredit: REX
      City reportedly want the Arsenal defender as a replacement for Oleksandr ZinchenkoCredit: REX
      But Pep Guardiola has hinted City have finished in the transfer market this summerCredit: GETTY
      It’s claimed City boss Pep Guardiola has added the Scotland international to his “shortlist” of defensive targets – although talks over a shock deal for the 25-year-old have yet to take place.
      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Manchester City new left back will be Sergio Gomez as revealed earlier this week.
      “No talks now on for Tierney, Renan Lodi or others.”
      City’s reported plans to pursue Tierney came as a shock to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, who refused to be drawn on the speculation.
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      When asked if he’d heard about the rumours, he said: “No and you know I’m not going to be commenting on individual cases.”
      City have yet to unveil Anderlecht ace Gomez but expect the versatile defender to be their last signing of the summer.
      Guardiola said: “The moment we decide for Sergio Gómez to join the first team, the debate for another left-back was over.”
      The Spaniard added: “The club is always working in many possibilities and positions. This one target is a young player.
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      “In the [Under-19] World Cup, years ago, Phil Foden was the best player and he [Gomez] was the second-best player.
      “He played in Spain Under-21s and he was a young talent for the academy of Barcelona.
      “He went to Dortmund and didn’t have much minutes and in the last years played under the good hands of Vincent Kompany and Anderlecht, and he played really well.
      “We targeted him and we could bring him here.”
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      Man City will be back in action this afternoon, welcoming Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium.
      Arsenal, meanwhile, will face Leicester City at the Emirates.
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      Premier League announce derby between Manchester United and Man City rearranged for TV with clash live on Sky

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      THE Manchester derby has been rearranged for TV with the clash now being shown live on Sky Sports.Manchester City were set to host city neighbours Manchester United on Saturday, October 1 in a 3PM kick-off.
      United will now play City at the Etihad on Sunday, October 2Credit: EPA
      The game would not have been shown live on TV.
      However, the Premier League have announced that the fixture has been pushed back to Sunday, October 2.
      The 2PM kick-off will now be a part of Sky’s Super Sunday line-up.
      The move is due to to the participation of City in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 4.
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      It will be United boss Erik ten Hag’s first Manchester derby and he’ll be hoping to avoid defeat on his debut.
      Ten Hag wasn’t so lucky during his first game in charge in the Premier League.
      United fell to a shock 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.
      Pascal Gross scored a brace while United pulled a goal back with an own goal.
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      Leeds United’s 3PM kick-off on October 1 has also been moved to the Sunday.
      Jesse Marsch’s side will now take on Aston Villa in a 4.30PM kick-off.
      The fixture will follow the Manchester derby. More

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      ‘He’d be key’ – Sergio Aguero admits he’d be ‘shocked’ if Man City allow Bernardo Silva to seal Barcelona transfer

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      SERGIO AGUERO has admitted he would be shocked if Man City allowed Bernando Silva to leave for Barcelona.Rumours are intensifying that Pep Guardiola could be set to allow another one of his major players to depart the Etihad this summer.
      Bernardo Silva is a favourite of the Etihad faithful and often wows with his silky and outrageous abilityCredit: PA
      That follows the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal and Raheem Sterling to Chelsea.
      Silva has been an integral part of the squad in recent years as City romped to record-breaking Premier League success.
      Club legend Aguero, who played alongside the talented Portuguese playmaker before he departed the Etihad in 2021, cannot get his head around the rumours.
      He told Stake: “Bernardo is a great player. He carries the ball, he sacrifices, has quality to assist and score goals and he can play in different positions.
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      “It would surprise me if City let him go. He is a player who contributes a lot every season, but everything is possible.
      “If he finally arrives at Barca, then he will be someone who can be key to the possession game that Xavi likes.”

      Silva arrived in Manchester in 2017, six years after Aguero.
      Both players have proven to be critical in helping Man City become one of the best teams in Europe.
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      Aguero left the club last year and after a very brief stint at Barcelona had to retire at the end of last year due to heart issues.
      Silva, 28, is just the latest star to be linked to Barca’s summer splurge and has previously refused to commit his future to Man City.
      He told ESPN previously that he has no idea what will happen next.
      He said: “I’ve always said that I’m happy here, but I have no idea what’s going to happen.
      “My relationship with the club is very honest. I’ve been open with them and they know what I want.
      “If I stay, I’m very happy, and I will always respect this club and give all my best. If not, it’s football and we’ll just see what happens.” More

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      BT Sport pundits make their Champions League predictions for coming season… and Man City look set to dominate

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      BT SPORT pundits expect Manchester City to finally win the Champions League this season.The Citizens have won everything in the last few years but Europe’s highest honour still eludes them even though they made it to the 2020-21 final when they were denied by Chelsea.
      Pep Guardiola has come close to winning the Champions League with Man City – however it still eludes himCredit: AFP
      However, Owen Hargreaves, Joe Cole and City hero Joleon Lescott believe this is the Premier League champions’ year as they all agree they will finally lift the Champions League trophy.
      The three pundits also expect Pep Guardiola’s men to win most of the competition’s individual high honours.
      Lescott, who won two Prem titles with the Manchester giants, and Cole expect star signing Erling Haaland to finish the season as the competition’s top scorer.
      Hargreaves, on the other hand, backs new Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski to continue the same goalscoring success he had with Bayern Munich.
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      The Bayern Munich icon and Lescott, though, expect City star Kevin de Bruyne to stand out as the Champions League’s best player.
      Cole, who played in the 2008 Champions League Final, disagrees and has his money on Lewandowski to stand out.
      The ex-Chelsea star and Lescott also expect City ace Phil Foden to win Best Young Player of the Year.
      While Hargreaves anticipates Barcelona starlet Pedri to have a breakout year in the Champions League.
      BT Sport pundits expect Manchester City to dominate the Champions LeagueCredit: BT SPORT
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      City will be joined by Premier League foes Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham in Europe’s premiere competition.
      The Reds came close to winning last season’s trophy but were denied by Real Madrid in the final.
      Manchester City hero Joleon Lescott expects his ex-club to win the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Joe Cole believes Manchester City star Erling Haaland will be the top scorerCredit: Getty More

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      Man City ‘agree £12.6m fee with Anderlecht’ for transfer of Spanish U21 defender Sergio Gomez

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly agreed a £12.6million fee with Anderlecht for Spanish defender Sergio Gomez.Pep Guardiola has been keen to bolster his ranks at left-back after Oleksandr Zinechenko left for Arsenal.
      Manchester City have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Sergio GomezCredit: Getty
      The champions wanted Marc Cucurella but pulled out of a deal due to Brighton’s asking price – before he joined Chelsea for £62m.
      And now they have agreed a fee with Belgian side Anderlecht for Gomez, 21, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      City are claimed to be paying around £12.6m for his services.
      Zinchenko’s departure to the Gunners means Gomez is likely to be in and around the City first team as soon as he arrives.
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      But the club do have a plan for him if he does not hit the ground running when he touches down in the North West.
      LaLiga outfit Girona are believed to be keen on taking Gomez on loan if he does not prove himself worthy as part of Guardiola’s immediate plans.
      The Spain U21 star is one for the future at the Etihad though.
      He enjoyed a breakthrough season last term following spells with Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona B.
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      Gomez registered an impressive 15 assists in 49 games in all competitions for Anderlecht from left-back last season.
      Meanwhile at national level the youngster has netted six goals in nine games for Spain U21s.
      He is set to become City’s fourth first team signing of the summer following the arrivals of Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega. More