Manchester City: May 2009 Archives

Manchester City are tipped to pull off a massive £42m double deal for Carlos Tevez and Gareth Barry this summer.

Robinho says he is happy at Manchester City and has ruled out an imminent move to Brazilian outfit Santos.

Stephen Ireland is targeting a Premier League title tilt and a return to Europe after signing a new five-year deal with Man City.

Man City target Roque Santa Cruz is refusing to comment over his future at Blackburn for fear of being misquoted.

Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland has signed a new five year deal at the club and says he wants to remain at City for life.

Man City strike-target Roque Santa Cruz insists he is happy at Blackburn despite claims he wants to move to a bigger club.

Inter Milan have been linked with an £8m bid to sign Manchester City midfielder Elano this summer.

The agent of Italian midfielder Simone Perrotta says his client wants to stay at Roma despite talk that Man City are keen to sign him.

Stephen Ireland says he expects to sign a new deal with Manchester City after revealing he is satisfied with how talks are progressing.

City striker Daniel Sturridge could be set to leave Eastlands after talks over a new deal broke down.

Tottenham are preparing a player-plus-cash offer for Manchester City's Martin Petrov with David Bentley going the opposite way.

Shaun Wright-Phillips might still need an operation if he suffers a reaction after returning from a knee injury against Bolton.

Boss Mark Hughes admits he needs to address Manchester City's away form to gatecrash the top six in the Premier League.

A solitary goal from Felipe Caicedo was enough to ensure the win for City in this effectively meaningless season finale.

Mark Hughes says he is "disappointed, not surprised" that Daniel Sturridge has rejected a new offer to stay at Manchester City.

David Moyes has confirmed his club Everton cannot afford to buy loan striker Jo from Manchester City.

Influential midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips will miss out when Manchester City sign off against Bolton at Eastlands on Sunday.

Man City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips needs knee surgery and will miss England's games in June but should be fit for pre-season.

Nedum Onuoha says Mark Hughes has the full backing of the Manchester City squad and he must remain in charge at Eastlands.

Chelsea are ready to offer Ashley Cole a new long-term deal in an attempt to fight off interest from Manchester City.

Stephen Ireland has been voted Manchester City's Player of the Year to end captain Richard Dunne's four-year reign.

Blackburn are ready to cash in on Roque Santa Cruz this summer with Tottenham and Manchester City leading the chase.

Nedum Onuoha claims the current Manchester City side is the best he has played in and he is tipping them for success in the future.

Man City are to pay Atletico Madrid £18m for Diego Forlan, despite chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak saying they won't splash money around.

Ronaldinho has ruled out the prospect of joining Manchester City this summer because he wants to stay at AC Milan.

Stephen Ireland has admitted that he could be on his way out of Manchester City because he has not been offered an improved deal.

Mark Hughes was in Spain on Sunday evening to watch Valencia striker David Villa and Atletico Madrid hitman Sergio Aguero in action.

Chief executive Garry Cook says City's owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group, are still committed to bringing long-term glory to the club.

Under-fire manager Mark Hughes has insisted he has the backing of Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

A last-minute Robbie Keane penalty took all three points for Spurs and ended Manchester City's hopes of Europa League qualification.

City are refusing to comment on renewed transfer talk of summer swoops for Ronaldinho and Didier Drogba.

Shaun Wright-Phillips could be on bench against Spurs after a month on the sidelines with a knee injury but Robinho is out.

Birmingham City are preparing a bid for Manchester City's 22-year-old keeper Joe Hart who could be allowed to leave on loan.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is optimistic midfielder Michael Johnson will recover from long-term groin trouble in time for next season.

Robinho will miss Man City's trip to Spurs on Saturday with groin trouble but Shaun Wright-Phillips is close to a return.

Manchester City have reportedly edged ahead of Liverpool in the scrap to sign Manchester United's Carlos Tevez in the summer.

Mark Hughes has confirmed that Manchester City are not interested in signing Real Madrid's Spanish legend Raul in the summer.

Manchester City are ready to offer Stephen Ireland a bumper new deal in an attempt to keep the midfielder at Eastlands.

Mark Hughes is hopeful that Shaun Wright-Phillips will have recovered from his knee injury in time to face Tottenham.

Elano has told Man City he wants to sort out a new deal this summer in order to fully focus on Brazil's World Cup campaign.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has refused to comment on links with Man Utd's Carlos Tevez who scored in Sunday's derby defeat.

Manchester United moved a step closer to retaining their Premier League crown with a comfortable win over rivals Manchester City.

Man City midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips is a doubt for the trip to Man Utd because of an ankle problem.

Mark Hughes says he hopes Manchester City can put down a marker for next season by beating Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Mark Hughes has vowed his Manchester City side will not be overawed on Sunday and will put up a good fight at Old Trafford.

Reports in Spain suggest Manchester City have made a tentative bid to sign Real Madrid legend Raul in the summer.

Manchester City have been linked with big-money summer moves for Roma's Daniele de Rossi and Sevilla midfielder Renato.

Man City midfielder Nigel de Jong has backed under-pressure boss Mark Hughes and urged the club's owners to stick with him.

Mark Hughes admits he envies Man Utd's squad strength as he bids to decipher their team selection and win his first Manchester derby.

Birmingham City look set to agree to pay a £1million loan fee to take Manchester City keeper Joe Hart to St Andrew's next season.

Man City duo Shaun Wright-Phillips and Pablo Zabaleta look set to return at Manchester United on Sunday after injury problems.

Mark Hughes is calling on his Manchester City players to beat derby rivals United and keep their European qualification hopes alive.

On-loan Manchester City striker Jo has said he would like to stay at Everton beyond the end of this season.

City continued their push for European football next season with a comfortable win over Blackburn at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Mark Hughes insists he sees his long-term future at Manchester City and wants to stay on as boss to finish the job he's started.

Micah Richards will have a late fitness test but Shaun Wright-Phillips is likely to miss Manchester City's home clash with Blackburn.

Manchester City are tipped to pull off a massive £42m double deal for Carlos Tevez and Gareth Barry this summer.

Robinho says he is happy at Manchester City and has ruled out an imminent move to Brazilian outfit Santos.

Stephen Ireland is targeting a Premier League title tilt and a return to Europe after signing a new five-year deal with Man City.

Man City target Roque Santa Cruz is refusing to comment over his future at Blackburn for fear of being misquoted.

Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland has signed a new five year deal at the club and says he wants to remain at City for life.

Man City strike-target Roque Santa Cruz insists he is happy at Blackburn despite claims he wants to move to a bigger club.

Inter Milan have been linked with an £8m bid to sign Manchester City midfielder Elano this summer.

The agent of Italian midfielder Simone Perrotta says his client wants to stay at Roma despite talk that Man City are keen to sign him.

Stephen Ireland says he expects to sign a new deal with Manchester City after revealing he is satisfied with how talks are progressing.

City striker Daniel Sturridge could be set to leave Eastlands after talks over a new deal broke down.

Tottenham are preparing a player-plus-cash offer for Manchester City's Martin Petrov with David Bentley going the opposite way.

Shaun Wright-Phillips might still need an operation if he suffers a reaction after returning from a knee injury against Bolton.

Boss Mark Hughes admits he needs to address Manchester City's away form to gatecrash the top six in the Premier League.

A solitary goal from Felipe Caicedo was enough to ensure the win for City in this effectively meaningless season finale.

Mark Hughes says he is "disappointed, not surprised" that Daniel Sturridge has rejected a new offer to stay at Manchester City.

David Moyes has confirmed his club Everton cannot afford to buy loan striker Jo from Manchester City.

Influential midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips will miss out when Manchester City sign off against Bolton at Eastlands on Sunday.

Man City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips needs knee surgery and will miss England's games in June but should be fit for pre-season.

Nedum Onuoha says Mark Hughes has the full backing of the Manchester City squad and he must remain in charge at Eastlands.

Chelsea are ready to offer Ashley Cole a new long-term deal in an attempt to fight off interest from Manchester City.