Manchester City: June 2009 Archives

Samuel Eto'o's agent says Barcelona told him the striker isn't wanted next season and that he'd join Man City if an offer was accepted.

Manchester City are tipped to rival Sevilla and Valencia for £3.5m-rated Spain Under-21 right-back Sergio Sanchez.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned supporters that Samuel Eto'o is considering a 'stratospheric offer' from Man City.

Everton and Manchester City are ready to battle it out for the services of Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia.

Carlos Tevez is ready to sign for Manchester City after casting Dimitar Berbatov as the scapegoat for his Man Utd exit.

Manchester City are at the front of the queue to sign Maicon and will use Elano as bait if Inter Milan decide to sell the Brazilian.

QPR are weighing up a move for Manchester City striker Darius Vassell, who is set to become a free agent.

Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian says Manchester City are the favourites to sign the Argentinian striker.

Everton appear to be ready to allow Joleon Lescott to move to Manchester City but only if they match their £20m valuation.

Chelsea have won the race to sign Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City but the fee will have to be decided by a tribunal.

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has joined Birmingham for a season-long loan deal after losing his top spot at Eastlands.

Everton are bracing themselves as Manchester City are preparing a £15m bid to take Joleon Lescott away from Goodison Park.

Roque Santa Cruz says he should be fit for pre-season and admits that he would love to play alongside Carlos Tevez at Manchester City.

Joe Hart could leave Manchester City next week with the keeper close to completing a season-long loan switch to Birmingham.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn Rovers for a reported £18million fee.

Carlos Tevez is set to sign for Manchester City this week after Chelsea gave up their attempts to lure him to London.

Roque Santa Cruz is having a medical at Manchester City ahead of a reported £18 million move from Blackburn Rovers.

Mark Hughes could decide to offload City midfielder Gelson Fernandes to French outfit Lens amid rumours of a £2.5million offer.

Birmingham City chairman David Gold hopes to sort out a deal "quickly" to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Carlos Tevez could cross the great divide and join Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn in a new-look Manchester City strikeforce.

Manchester City are reported to have agreed an £18million fee for Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Manchester City still hope to persuade Samuel Eto'o to leave Barcelona for Eastlands, while a deal for Roque Santa Cruz edges closer.

Carlos Tevez is believed to have ruled out a move to Liverpool but could still join United's local rivals Manchester City.

Jermaine Pennant wants to join Manchester City for nothing a year after Mark Hughes refused to pay £5million for him.

Sporting Lisbon are considering coming back to City with an improved bid for Felipe Caicedo after falling short with their £5m offer.

Man City insist they will not be held to ransom in the transfer market this summer as they prepare to make up to six signings.

Fulham are being linked with an £8m swoop on Manchester City for Brazil international striker Jo this summer.

Glen Johnson looks set to snub Chelsea and Manchester City by making a £18.5million move from Portsmouth to Liverpool.

Manchester City are being tipped to make a move for West Ham defender Matthew Upson, with Richard Dunne linked with an Eastlands exit.

The representatives of Carlos Tevez are set to hold talks with all interested clubs this week with Man City the favourites to land him.

Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo claims West Ham have expressed an interest in signing him, along with Sporting Lisbon.

Carlos Tevez appears to have a straight choice between Man City and Chelsea if he leaves Man Utd this summer.

Robinho has urged Manchester City to step up their efforts to try and sign Carlos Tevez before Manchester United beat them to him.

Sheffield United are reported to have made a £1.5m bid for Manchester City striker Ched Evans.

Portsmouth star Glen Johnson is reportedly an £18m target for Man City and former club Chelsea this summer.

Man City's reported £25m bid for Samuel Eto'o appears set to end in failure with Inter Milan edging ahead in the race.

Defender Joleon Lescott has avoided discussing reports linking him with a summer switch to Manchester City from Everton.

Didier Drogba is set to snub an £18million move to Manchester City by extending his current deal with Chelsea.

Gareth Barry believes his arrival at Manchester City will coincide with Mark Hughes' side breaking into the Premier League's top four.

Manchester City defender Richard Dunne could well be on his way out of Eastlands as clubs line up to secure his signature.

Robinho has fuelled transfer speculation about a move to Barcelona but repeated that he is still happy at Manchester City.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is believed to be discussing a long-term deal with Birmingham City and not just a one-season loan.

Robinho wants his Brazilian teammate Luisao to join him at City next season and is trying to recruit the Benfica defender.

Aston Villa striker John Carew has played down links with Man City after claiming he is still in Martin O'Neill's plans.

Man City are tipped to test Everton's resolve to keep £15m-rated Joleon Lescott with striker Jo possibly used as bait.

Manchester City midfielder Gelson Fernandes appears set to leave Eastlands this summer and could join Bolton.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is expected to step up his efforts to sign Athletic Bilbao star Javi Martinez this week.

Elano has warned manager Mark Hughes he will quit Manchester City this summer if he is not offered a new contract.

Arsenal and Manchester City have made offers for Wolfsburg's Eden Dzeko but the striker would only consider a move to the Gunners.

Man City have teamed up with local kit-maker Umbro on a ten-year deal and will hope to emulate their 1934 FA Cup success with them.

Mark Hughes has reportedly targeted Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko for Man City, while Barcelona have not ruled out an exit for Samuel Eto'o.

Elano is ready to call time on his Manchester City career and says he wants to join Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan next season.

Peruvian midfielder Roberto Merino, nicknamed 'little Maradona', is on Manchester City's wanted list - according to his agent.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed he is interested in sign Carlos Tevez if Manchester United cannot agree a deal.

Brazilian star Ze Roberto says he could be heading to Manchester City this summer after deciding to leave Bayern Munich.

Gareth Barry says he left Aston Villa for Manchester City because he feels his new club are 'heading in the right direction'.

Gareth Barry has completed a £12million switch to Manchester City on a five-year deal from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have confirmed that Gareth Barry is in talks with Manchester City over a potential summer move to Eastlands.

Everton are thought to preparing a bid for striker Michael Owen, while fellow City target Lucas Neill could now stay on at West Ham.

Diego Forlan has not ruled out making a £20million move to Man City, but says they have not made an offer to his club Atletico Madrid.

Man City have been alerted by the news West Ham defender Lucas Neill has reportedly turned down the club's latest offer of a new deal.

Mark Hughes insists he will be aiming to bolster his Man City squad this summer before allowing any of his current players to leave.

Samuel Eto'o's agent says Barcelona told him the striker isn't wanted next season and that he'd join Man City if an offer was accepted.

Manchester City are tipped to rival Sevilla and Valencia for £3.5m-rated Spain Under-21 right-back Sergio Sanchez.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned supporters that Samuel Eto'o is considering a 'stratospheric offer' from Man City.

Everton and Manchester City are ready to battle it out for the services of Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia.

Carlos Tevez is ready to sign for Manchester City after casting Dimitar Berbatov as the scapegoat for his Man Utd exit.

Manchester City are at the front of the queue to sign Maicon and will use Elano as bait if Inter Milan decide to sell the Brazilian.

QPR are weighing up a move for Manchester City striker Darius Vassell, who is set to become a free agent.

Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian says Manchester City are the favourites to sign the Argentinian striker.

Everton appear to be ready to allow Joleon Lescott to move to Manchester City but only if they match their £20m valuation.

Chelsea have won the race to sign Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City but the fee will have to be decided by a tribunal.

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has joined Birmingham for a season-long loan deal after losing his top spot at Eastlands.

Everton are bracing themselves as Manchester City are preparing a £15m bid to take Joleon Lescott away from Goodison Park.

Roque Santa Cruz says he should be fit for pre-season and admits that he would love to play alongside Carlos Tevez at Manchester City.

Joe Hart could leave Manchester City next week with the keeper close to completing a season-long loan switch to Birmingham.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn Rovers for a reported £18million fee.

Carlos Tevez is set to sign for Manchester City this week after Chelsea gave up their attempts to lure him to London.

Roque Santa Cruz is having a medical at Manchester City ahead of a reported £18 million move from Blackburn Rovers.

Mark Hughes could decide to offload City midfielder Gelson Fernandes to French outfit Lens amid rumours of a £2.5million offer.

Birmingham City chairman David Gold hopes to sort out a deal "quickly" to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Carlos Tevez could cross the great divide and join Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn in a new-look Manchester City strikeforce.

Manchester City are reported to have agreed an £18million fee for Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Manchester City still hope to persuade Samuel Eto'o to leave Barcelona for Eastlands, while a deal for Roque Santa Cruz edges closer.

Carlos Tevez is believed to have ruled out a move to Liverpool but could still join United's local rivals Manchester City.

Jermaine Pennant wants to join Manchester City for nothing a year after Mark Hughes refused to pay £5million for him.

Sporting Lisbon are considering coming back to City with an improved bid for Felipe Caicedo after falling short with their £5m offer.