Manchester City: December 2008 Archives

Unsettled Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has paved the way for a move to Manchester City by declaring he wants to stay in England.

Mark Hughes says Manchester City will not allow Danny Sturridge to walk away from the club after his stunning impact on Sunday.

Manchester City are being linked with a double £15million raid on West Ham for Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is confident striker Daniel Sturridge will re-sign for the club after his heroics against Blackburn.

Daniel Sturridge and Robinho scored two late goals to earn City a point after Benni McCarthy and Jason Roberts had put Rovers 2-0 up.

Mark Hughes is ready to test Newcastle's resolve to keep Michael Owen by launching a £4m January bid for the striker.

Five star Manchester City recorded their first win in nine attempts to move out of the bottom three to leave Hull shell-shocked.

Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna is keen on a move to Manchester City in January and says he is flattered by Mark Hughes' interest.

Lassana Diarra has revealed he turned down a more lucrative offer from Manchester City to join Real Madrid from Portsmouth.

City have targeted out-of-favour Arsenal defender Kolo Toure for a reported £10million move in the January transfer window.

Man City boss Mark Hughes claims he has received assurances over his future and insists he will deliver results in the future.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has dropped a clear hint midfielder Elano is set to be shipped out on loan because he is out of form.

West Brom gave themselves a lifeline as Roman Bednar's stoppage time winner piled more pressure on City manager Mark Hughes.

Manchester City will face Danish side FC Copenhagen in the first knockout round of the Uefa Cup.

Manchester City striker Robinho could miss the club's Christmas games after his ankle injury flared up again.

Mark Hughes has confirmed that Ched Evans is line to start for Manchester City in their Uefa Cup clash at Racing Santander on Thursday.

Man City boss Mark Hughes says he will continue his pursuit of Portsmouth's Lassana Diarra, despite Real Madrid agreeing a fee for him.

Jo is out of City's Uefa Cup clash at Racing Santander with a virus and Richard Dunne has missed the trip for personal reasons.

Elano has been offered to Espanyol on loan and Jo could also be on his way in a number of transfer 'surprises' promised by Garry Cook.

Portsmouth have confirmed they have accepted Real Madrid's offer for midfielder Lassana Diarra - said to be worth between £18m to £22m.

Richard Dunne is confident Man City will soon start rising up the table but admits things are not going their way at the moment.

Executive chairman Garry Cook says Man City are sticking with Mark Hughes, while confirming they don't want 'fantasy league' players.

Man City striker Benjani is set for his second lengthy spell on the sidelines this season after suffering a hamstring injury.

Man City boss Mark Hughes insists it was not a risk to play Robinho in the Everton defeat after two games out with an ankle problem.

Man City will hope to land Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra in the transfer window despite reported interest from Real Madrid.

Mark Hughes is hopeful that record signing Robinho will be fit to feature for Manchester City in Saturday's home clash with Everton.

Manchester City have been warned off making a big money January window swoop for Spanish side Sevilla's Brazilian ace Luis Fabiano.

Mark Bowen says Manchester City are looking to bring new faces into the club as quickly as possible when the transfer window opens.

Assistant boss Mark Bowen says Man City starlet Michael Johnson is struggling to cope mentally due to his ongoing injury problems.

City have been given a double boost with Robinho and Micah Richards set to resume training after injuries on Thursday.

Mark Hughes has given Darius Vassell a much-needed boost by telling him his performances are appreciated by the City players and staff.

Owner Sheikh Mansour has reportedly promised Manchester City boss Mark Hughes that he will not try and influence his transfer targets.

Manchester City are reportedly in negotiations with Udinese's Italian forward Antonio di Natale about a January transfer.

Man City boss Mark Hughes insists the needs of his team will come before headlines when he splashes out mega-money in January.

Man City ace Robinho has told the club to pull out all the stops to try and sign Milan's Kaka and Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero

Manchester City are said to be lining up a sensational £50million move for Valencia ace David Villa in January.

Jimmy Bullard scored his first goal of the season as Fulham came from behind to claim a hard-earned point against Manchester City.

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz admits he wants to play for a "bigger club" one day despite being happy at Ewood Park.

Richard Dunne has responded to Robinho's recent comments by insisting Manchester City will eventually adopt a winning mentality.

Mark Hughes says speculation linking a host of players to Man City ahead of the January window is being taken 'with a pinch of salt'.

Elano could be out for at least two weeks after sustaining a groin strain in City's goalless draw with Paris St Germain in the UEFA Cup

Real Madrid's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar says he shunned a move to Man City in the summer, but would have considered Man Utd.

Iker Casillas agent has told Spanish radio that Manchester City suggested a record £120m bid for the Real keeper three months ago.

City boss Mark Hughes is planning a £6million raid on Lyon for Italian World Cup-winning full-back Fabio Grosso.

Robinho has confirmed he has issued Mark Hughes with a list of players he would like Man City to sign and it includes AC Milan's Kaka.

Robinho claims his Man City team-mates must start thinking like champions if they are ever going to win the Premier League title.

Sevilla winger Diego Capel has refused to rule out a move after being linked with Man City and Spurs.

Man City defender Micah Richards is a doubt for the UEFA Cup clash with PSG after suffering an ankle injury in the derby defeat.

Micah Richards could miss out when Manchester City look to banish their derby woes against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Unsettled Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has paved the way for a move to Manchester City by declaring he wants to stay in England.

Mark Hughes says Manchester City will not allow Danny Sturridge to walk away from the club after his stunning impact on Sunday.

Manchester City are being linked with a double £15million raid on West Ham for Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is confident striker Daniel Sturridge will re-sign for the club after his heroics against Blackburn.

Daniel Sturridge and Robinho scored two late goals to earn City a point after Benni McCarthy and Jason Roberts had put Rovers 2-0 up.

Mark Hughes is ready to test Newcastle's resolve to keep Michael Owen by launching a £4m January bid for the striker.

Five star Manchester City recorded their first win in nine attempts to move out of the bottom three to leave Hull shell-shocked.