Manchester City: June 2008 Archives

French star staying put

Reported Man City and Tottenham target Lassana Diarra has pledged his future to Portsmouth.

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Defender up for new season

Man City star Micah Richards wants the side to learn from last season's slump in the second half of the campaign.

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Hughes' striker battle

Sunderland have joined Man City in the race to hijack Real Mallorca striker Daniel Guiza's move to Fenerbahce, reports say.

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Hughes eyeing Spain ace

Man City are among a clutch of clubs looking to hijack Real Mallorca striker Daniel Guiza's move to Fenerbahce, reports say.

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Defender return boost for City

Man City defender Micah Richards is already back in training and should be ready for the new season after knee surgery.

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Brazilian in the bag - official

Manchester City have agreed a fee - believed to be 19million pounds - with CSKA Moscow for 21-year-old Brazilian striker Jo.

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Dutch talks underway

PSV Eindhoven are trying to sign Man City keeper Andreas Isaksson as a replacement for Spurs new boy Heurelho Gomes.

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Agent reveals City's Milito raid

The agent of Real Zaragoza's Argentinian striker Diego Milito has confirmed that Manchester City have made an offer for the player.

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City to fight Pompey for Crouch

Manchester City have reportedly joined Portsmouth in the race to sign Liverpool's Peter Crouch who is valued at over £9million.

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Rovers firm over Bentley

Man City boss Mark Hughes has been told Blackburn do not want to sell David Bentley who had been tipped to follow him to Eastlands.

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Ronaldinho hopes fading fast

Ronaldinho's agent claims the playmaker is only in talks with Milan over a summer move despite previous interest from Man City.

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Hughes waits for Euro hitman

Germany striker Lukas Podolski has refused to comment on speculation that he could move to Manchester City after Euro 2008.

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Defender decision due

Richard Dunne is set to decide his future next week as Portsmouth prepare one final bid to sign the Manchester City star.

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No Russian love for City

Russia star Andrei Arshavin would turn down potential suitors Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Manchester City and Newcastle to go to Spain.

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Brazilian deal hopes fading

Man City target Ronaldinho has admitted he wants to play in the Premiership next season but Chelsea look favourites to land him.

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Spanish trio eye City swoop

Loan attacking midfielder Nery Castillo claims three Spanish clubs are wanting to rescue him from Manchester City.

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Race on for strike ace

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is said to be in a battle with Juande Ramos at Spurs for the services of striker Lukas Podolski.

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Cup clash across Pennines

Uefa has confirmed Barnsley's Oakwell ground as the venue for Man City's first qualifying round home game next month.

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Ronaldinho in no hurry

Brazil star and Man City target Ronaldinho appears to be waiting for Chelsea to make a move for him this summer.

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Ivory Coast ace linked with City

Man City, Newcastle and Portsmouth are locked in a battle for French-born Ivory Coast international defender Guy Demel, reports say.

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Five-match ban won't deter City ace

Sun Jihai says he won't quit playing for China despite picking up a five-game ban, while he aims to stay in Europe if he leaves City.

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Kia rubbishes Jo third party worries

Man City's bid to sign CSKA Moscow striker Jo has been boosted after Kia Joorabchian claimed there are no third-party issues involved.

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Keeper in dark over move

Sweden international Andreas Isaksson claims he is in the dark over his destination as he gets ready to leave Manchester City.

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Blues facing tricky deal

Man City must negotiate the thorny issue of third-party ownership in order to sign CSKA Moscow striker Jo.

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Hughes keen to assess options

Mark Hughes is weighing up his transfer options before getting "stuck in" to his Manchester City revolution.

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City 'trying' for Ronaldinho

Thaksin Shinawatra has revealed Manchester City are still trying to lure Barcelona striker Ronaldinho to Eastlands.

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City starlet in demand

Ambitious QPR are being linked with a raid on Manchester City for Wales striker Ched Evans.

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Hughes eyes raid on Rovers

Man City boss Mark Hughes cannot be ruled out of the race to sign want-away winger David Bentley from former club Blackburn.

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£8m midfielder move mooted

Manchester City are reported to be lining up an £8million swoop for Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra.

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City want Rovers star

Blackburn are bracing themselves for a bid from former boss Mark Hughes as he looks to add Chris Samba too his Manchester City squad.

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Rovers want City defender

Doncaster hope to secure the permanent signing of Man City defender Matt Mills this summer with talks pencilled in for next week.

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Hughes' Dunne deal hopes

Man City boss Mark Hughes is confident captain Richard Dunne will sign a new "substantial deal" to end talk of a move away.

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City could miss ace deal

Man City target Ronaldinho could be reunited with Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea, according to the striker's brother and agent.

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City facing ticking clock for star

Man City have a week to sign Russia ace Andrei Arshavin who has been linked with a switch to Eastlands.

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City departure fuels Anfield rumour

Alistair Mackintosh has left his job as Man City chief executive - paving the way for him to take up a similar post at Liverpool.

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Rovers man won't plug Sparky's gap

Blackburn defender Ryan Nelsen has ruled out a move to rejoin his old boss Mark Hughes at Man City.

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Euro tie to be staged at Oakwell

It has been confirmed that Barnsley will host Manchester City's Uefa Cup home tie in what will be Mark Hughes' first match in charge.

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Toffees sweet on City starlet

Mark Hughes is set to head off Everton's interest in Michael Johnson with assurances over the star's City future.

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City's Bern move optimism

Bernardo Corradi is back on City's payroll - but only temporarily as he is expected to return to Italy for another season-long loan.

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Sponsor obstacle to Barcelona move

Manchester City are looking for a 'sponsor' to help secure the massive transfer coup of Brazilian star Ronaldinho from Barcelona.

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City to chase Ghana wonderkid

Mark Hughes is believed to be chasing Ghana starlet Anthony Annan after having previously tried to lure him to his old club Blackburn

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Hughes begins City clearout

Manchester City defender Jihai Sun is likely to be released as new boss Mark Hughes begins a clearout with Stoke and Bolton interested

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Brazilian deal on hold for City

Man City's move for CSKA Moscow striker Jo is on hold while new boss Mark Hughes decides whether or not he wants the Brazil star.

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Sid interest claimed

Man City, Middlesbrough, Everton and Aston Villa look set to go head to head for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell this summer.

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City face Ronaldinho rivals

Ronaldinho's agent says Chelsea are still in the hunt for the Brazilian superstar and Man City target with Barcelona ready to sell.

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Nakata to return for Man City

Former Japanese international Hidetoshi Nakata is set to come out of retirement and return to England with Manchester City.

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Hughes eyes early Santa visit

Man Utd face competition from Man City for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz who will cost £15m this summer.

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Mexico star missed

Tottenham are closing in on Barcelona's Giovani dos Santos after the Man City target revealed he'll play for the Londoners next season.

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City urged to go for Ron

Man City ace Elano has urged new boss Mark Hughes to pull out all the stops to sign Barcelona star Ronaldinho this summer.

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Boss sets City targets

New Manchester City boss Mark Hughes claims it is a realistic aim for the club to become a force in Europe.

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Dunne calls for stability

Man City captain Richard Dunne looks set to run his contract down and stay at Eastlands for at least one further season.

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Thaksin's Dunne good with Sparky swoop

Man City's appointment of Mark Hughes is expected to head off a potential player exodus with Richard Dunne now set to stay.

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Rovers stars linked

Mark Hughes could sign David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz for Manchester City if he decides to takeover at Eastlands.

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Samba ace to follow Hughes

Manchester City are reported to be closing in on an audacious swoop for Brazilian star Ronaldinho, who looks set to leave Barcelona.

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Barca ace missed by City

Tottenham are reported to have agreed a £6.2m fee with Barcelona for Man City target Giovani Dos Santos.

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Hughes to talk to City

Manchester City have made their move to land Mark Hughes and have been given permission by Blackburn to speak to him.

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City axe Sven

Manchester City have parted company with Sven Goran Eriksson by mutual consent, with Mark Hughes tipped to takeover.

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Zico set for Fener exit

Brazilian legend Zico is a new candidate to take over from Sven-Goran Eriksson when he is sacked by Manchester City.

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French star staying put

Reported Man City and Tottenham target Lassana Diarra has pledged his future to Portsmouth.

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Defender up for new season

Man City star Micah Richards wants the side to learn from last season's slump in the second half of the campaign.

More: Defender up for new season |

Hughes' striker battle

Sunderland have joined Man City in the race to hijack Real Mallorca striker Daniel Guiza's move to Fenerbahce, reports say.

More: Hughes' striker battle |

Hughes eyeing Spain ace

Man City are among a clutch of clubs looking to hijack Real Mallorca striker Daniel Guiza's move to Fenerbahce, reports say.

More: Hughes eyeing Spain ace |

Defender return boost for City

Man City defender Micah Richards is already back in training and should be ready for the new season after knee surgery.

More: Defender return boost for City |

Brazilian in the bag - official

Manchester City have agreed a fee - believed to be 19million pounds - with CSKA Moscow for 21-year-old Brazilian striker Jo.

More: Brazilian in the bag - official |

Dutch talks underway

PSV Eindhoven are trying to sign Man City keeper Andreas Isaksson as a replacement for Spurs new boy Heurelho Gomes.

More: Dutch talks underway |

Agent reveals City's Milito raid

The agent of Real Zaragoza's Argentinian striker Diego Milito has confirmed that Manchester City have made an offer for the player.

More: Agent reveals City's Milito raid |

City to fight Pompey for Crouch

Manchester City have reportedly joined Portsmouth in the race to sign Liverpool's Peter Crouch who is valued at over £9million.

More: City to fight Pompey for Crouch |

Rovers firm over Bentley

Man City boss Mark Hughes has been told Blackburn do not want to sell David Bentley who had been tipped to follow him to Eastlands.

More: Rovers firm over Bentley |

Ronaldinho hopes fading fast

Ronaldinho's agent claims the playmaker is only in talks with Milan over a summer move despite previous interest from Man City.

More: Ronaldinho hopes fading fast |

Hughes waits for Euro hitman

Germany striker Lukas Podolski has refused to comment on speculation that he could move to Manchester City after Euro 2008.

More: Hughes waits for Euro hitman |

Defender decision due

Richard Dunne is set to decide his future next week as Portsmouth prepare one final bid to sign the Manchester City star.

More: Defender decision due |

No Russian love for City

Russia star Andrei Arshavin would turn down potential suitors Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Manchester City and Newcastle to go to Spain.

More: No Russian love for City |

Brazilian deal hopes fading

Man City target Ronaldinho has admitted he wants to play in the Premiership next season but Chelsea look favourites to land him.

More: Brazilian deal hopes fading |

Spanish trio eye City swoop

Loan attacking midfielder Nery Castillo claims three Spanish clubs are wanting to rescue him from Manchester City.

More: Spanish trio eye City swoop |

Race on for strike ace

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is said to be in a battle with Juande Ramos at Spurs for the services of striker Lukas Podolski.

More: Race on for strike ace |

Cup clash across Pennines

Uefa has confirmed Barnsley's Oakwell ground as the venue for Man City's first qualifying round home game next month.

More: Cup clash across Pennines |

Ronaldinho in no hurry

Brazil star and Man City target Ronaldinho appears to be waiting for Chelsea to make a move for him this summer.

More: Ronaldinho in no hurry |

Ivory Coast ace linked with City

Man City, Newcastle and Portsmouth are locked in a battle for French-born Ivory Coast international defender Guy Demel, reports say.

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Five-match ban won't deter City ace

Sun Jihai says he won't quit playing for China despite picking up a five-game ban, while he aims to stay in Europe if he leaves City.

More: Five-match ban won't deter City ace |

Kia rubbishes Jo third party worries

Man City's bid to sign CSKA Moscow striker Jo has been boosted after Kia Joorabchian claimed there are no third-party issues involved.

More: Kia rubbishes Jo third party worries |

Keeper in dark over move

Sweden international Andreas Isaksson claims he is in the dark over his destination as he gets ready to leave Manchester City.

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Blues facing tricky deal

Man City must negotiate the thorny issue of third-party ownership in order to sign CSKA Moscow striker Jo.

More: Blues facing tricky deal |

Hughes keen to assess options

Mark Hughes is weighing up his transfer options before getting "stuck in" to his Manchester City revolution.

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