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Hughes reveals deal hopes

Man City boss Mark Hughes claims in-demand midfielder Michael Johnson will sign a new deal within 24 hours.

Blues will head to Cyprus

Manchester City have been drawn against AC Omonia of Cyprus in the Uefa Cup first round.

South American raid close

Manchester City are close to signing Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta for £6.45m after matching the player's buy-out clause.

Winger makes Blues return

Man City have completed the signing Shaun Wright-Phillips and are now lining up a move for Espanyol midfielder Pablo Zabaleta.

Jo's the man - Hughes

Manchester City defender Micah Richards could face FC Midtjylland despite suffering concussion against West Ham.

SWP U-turn reports

Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has reportedly had a change of heart and is undergoing a Man City medical.

Wright-Phillips rejects return

Shaun Wright-Phillips in not interested in re-joining Manchester City or signing for Everton, his agent Wayne Lindsay has confirmed.

Ireland on a mission

Stephen Ireland is determined to improve under manager Mark Hughes after committing his future to Manchester City.

Thaksin terms trouble Cook

Thaksin Shinawatra's reluctance to sell Manchester City is hurting manager Mark Hughes in his attempt to sign "three or four players".

Hughes to move for Bellamy

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is set to sign West Ham's Craig Bellamy before the transfer window closes at the end of August.

City linked with former star

Manchester City are being linked with a sensational £10million move to bring former star Shaun Wright-Phillips back to Eastlands

Richards to miss Denmark trip

Man City defender Micah Richards is set to miss the Uefa Cup qualifier at FC Midtjylland after being concussed against West Ham.

Bianchi in Serie A move link

Italian outfit Torino claim they have signed Manchester City striker Rolando Bianchi on a five-year contract.

Shinawatra makes quit offer

Thaksin Shinawatra has offered to resign from the Manchester City board, executive chairman Garry Cook has confirmed.

Defender arrives at City

Man City hope to complete the paperwork in time to hand new signing Vincent Kompany his debut against West Ham at Eastlands.

Wenger's City medical claim

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims he hijacked Mikael Silvestre's medical at Man City to take him to the Emirates.

Hughes woos unsettled defensive midfielder

Man City have had a bid for Belgian starlet Vincent Kompany accepted by Hamburg, according to the Bundesliga club.

City bid to end long-running Johnson saga

Manchester City have re-opened talks with England Under-21 star Michael Johnson after he rejected the club's last offer.

I need a striker - Hughes

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits he needs to address his striker crisis by drafting in another hitman this month.

Boj return plan in place

Man City boss Mark Hughes has revealed Valeri Bojinov's desire to return from another bad injury but admits it a "big ask".

Johnson set for new City deal

Manchester City are ready to head off Arsenal's interest in Michael Johnson by offering him a new long-term deal.

Richards wants England spot back

Michah Richards is disappointed at not securing an England call up and the City starlet vowed to get back into Fabio Capello's plans.

City bosses secure loan to boost ranks

Mark Hughes will be handed £30million to spend on new players before the transfer deadline after Man City took out the massive loan.

France defender linked with City

Manchester City are being linked with a raid on Manchester United for out-of-favour defender Mikael Silvestre.

Unlucky Bojinov 'out for six months'

Man City boss Mark Hughes has described Valeri Bojinov's latest injury as a "huge blow" with the striker facing six months out.

Dunne dismissal costs City

Valeri Bojinov could return but skipper Richard Dunne misses Man City's season opener at Aston Villa through suspension on Sunday.

Hughes hunts striker stand-in

Man City boss Mark Hughes must find a replacement for injured Darius Vassell for the UEFA Cup clash with FC Midtjylland.

City Roque-d by Rovers rejection

Blackburn Rovers have rejected a £12million bid from Manchester City for Roque Santa Cruz and say he is not for sale.

No Cruz for Hughes

Blackburn Rovers have rejected a £12million bid from Manchester City for Roque Santa Cruz and say he's not for sale.

City facing striker crisis

Man City striker Darius Vassell will miss 10 weeks with a knee injury which will force boss Mark Hughes into the transfer market.

City boss going nowhere

Man City boss Mark Hughes insists he has no intention of quitting and says he has full control of football matters at Eastlands.

City firm over want-away star

Keeper Kasper Schmeichel admits he will not be allowed to quit Man City despite the fact he is desperate for first-team football.

City play down future fears

Executive chairman Geoff Cook insists Thaksin Shinawatra is committed to a '10-year vision' for Manchester City.

Shinawatra future latest

The Premier League say they would be willing to subject Man City owner Thaksin Shinawatra to a 'fit and proper person' test.

Corluka boost for City

Man City defender Vedran Corluka will stay at Eastlands despite interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham, says boss Mark Hughes.

Deal talks continue for star

Man City star Michael Johnson is said to have re-opened contract talks after reportedly rejecting the terms of a new five-year deal.

Midfielder staying at City - Boss

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has denied Stephen Ireland will be moving to Sunderland and says he is staying at Eastlands.

City in fight to keep Corluka

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has admitted Spurs want to sign Vedran Corluka but insists the deal is far from being completed.

Spurs confident of Croatian swoop

Tottenham are reportedly confident of signing Man City defender Vedran Corluka, despite Mark Hughes claiming he has had no contact.

City get Carling Cup switch relief

Manchester City have been given permission to move their Carling Cup second round tie to end a potential early-season fixture pile-up.

No City sale - Hughes

Man City boss Mark Hughes has rejected talk of a crisis after the club was forced to deny owner Thaksin Shinawatra wants to sell up.

Hughes still looking to add

Man City boss Mark Hughes insists he is set to keep looking for new players right up until the transfer window closes on August 31.

Sale talk denied

Man City owner Thakisin Shinawatra is not looking to sell up but he is trying to secure new investment, the club has insisted.

Hughes' baptism of fire

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits he will have to carefully manage his squad over the next month as he looks to get off to a good start.

Blues boss cagey over star exit talk

Man City boss Mark Hughes claims he is unaware of any interest from Spurs over Croatia international Vedran Corluka.

Defender rejects City for French future

Moroccan full-back Michael Chretien has rejected the chance to join Man City or Real Betis and signed a new deal at Nancy.

£7m City defender bid

Tottenham Hotspur boss Juande Ramos is preparing a £7million swoop for Manchester City's Croatian right back Vedran Corluka.

Hughes touted for Marseille raid

Manchester City are being linked with a season-long loan swoop on Marseille for France striker Djibril Cisse.

Bojinov boost for Hughes

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has backed returning striker Valeri Bojinov to be better than ever once he is fully fit.

Ben-Haim has "point to prove"

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits new signing Tal Ben-Haim has a "point to prove" after a disappointing one-season spell at Chelsea.

Draw pits City against Danish outfit

Manchester City have been drawn against FC Midtjylland of Denmark in the UEFA Cup Second Qualifying Round.

Hughes wants more new additions

Mark Hughes has revealed that Man City are looking to get 'several' further additions to the squad before the end of the month.

Patient City make Euro progress

Mark Hughes was pleased with the way his City stars stuck at their task, as the Blues eventually defeated EB Streymur 2-0 last night.

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