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Neville fumes at Lescott saga

Everton captain Phil Neville has blasted Manchester City's pursuit of Joleon Lescott, claiming they don't do business in the right way.

Hughes plays down Fergie row

Mark Hughes has played down any potential spat with Sir Alex Ferguson following his public outburst last week.

Elano makes Eastlands exit

Man City midfielder Elano has joined Turkish giants Galatasaray for a reported fee of £8m to end a two-year spell at Eastlands.

Double defender deal revealed

Manchester City have signed Kolo Toure for £16m on a four-year deal, while Nedum Onouha has penned a new five-year contract.

Toure moves step closer to deal

Kolo Toure is on verge of signing for Manchester City from Arsenal after the Ivory Coast ace passed a medical.

Striker set for Serie A

Parma have confirmed they hope to open talks with Manchester City over a possible deal for Valeri Bojinov.

Lescott ready to sign - reports

Everton defender Joleon Lescott wants to join Manchester City and is ready to demand a move, according to reports.

£16m defender set to sign

Manchester City are close to agreeing a fee in the region of £16million for Arsenal defender Kolo Toure.

Hughes tipped to pip rivals

Manchester City are set to scupper Bolton's move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, according to reports.

Wood lands City deal

Manchester City keeper James Wood has been handed his first professional deal after two years as a scholar.

City target Arsenal ace

Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign Arsenal defender Kolo Toure after John Terry committed his future to Chelsea.

Ancelotti confident defender will stay

Carlo Ancelotti believes John Terry will snub a move to Manchester City and sign a new contract with Chelsea next week.

Adebayor was desperate to join us - Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson has launched an attack on Man City in which he claims Emmanuel Adebayor was desperate to join Man United.

Rival boss talks up City title bid

Harry Redknapp feels there is no reason why Manchester City can't mount a title bid this season having splashed the cash this summer.

Terry staying - Ancelotti

Chelsea captain John Terry will stay at Stamford Bridge for "many years" and snub Man City, says boss Carlo Ancelotti.

City will challenge - Redknapp

Man City can transform themselves from a mid-table side to potential Premier League champions this season, according to Harry Redknapp.

Striker makes Sporting switch

Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo has joined Sporting Lisbon on a season-long loan deal.

City 'in for winger'

Manchester City are the latest club being linked with a bid for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young this summer.

Target Terry set to snub City

John Terry is set to confirm that he will remain at Chelsea and snub Manchester City by the end of the week, according to reports.

City boss disagrees with Ferguson

Mark Hughes has refuted Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that City are not challengers for their Premier League crown.

Barry shines on City bow

Gareth Barry made an impressive debut for Man City as Mark Hughes' side beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in their latest pre-season friendly.

Fergie rules out City's chances

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed local rivals Manchester City as potential title challengers this season.

Defender desperate for City deal

Joleon Lescott is desperate to join Man City and will reportedly "plead" with Everton boss David Moyes to discuss a possible move.

City up ante over defensive pair

Man City are expected to up their offer for England captain John Terry to £40m and also test Everton's resolve over Joleon Lescott.

Lampard in dark over Terry

Frank Lampard isn't sure whether John Terry will stay at Chelsea but says people shouldn't criticise him if he leaves for Man City.

Hughes' £30m target reports

Everton have reportedly slapped a £30m price tag on Joleon Lescott after Man City boss Mark Hughes admitted he needs defenders.

Adebayor denies 'mercenary' claims

Man City new boy Emmanuel Adebayor insists he would have joined Barcelona or Milan last summer if he was motivated by money.

Evans departs Eastlands

Manchester City striker Ched Evans is poised to complete a move to Sheffield United in a £1.5million deal.

Adebayor set to sign

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has arrived in Manchester to tie up the loose ends on his proposed move to Manchester City.

Hughes sweats on Terry

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is convinced captain John Terry will snub interest from Manchester City and remain at Stamford Bridge.

Schmeichel linked with rivals

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is thought to be considering a move for Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

Hughes' defender resolve

It's understood that Manchester City have made a £15m offer for Joleon Lescott to test Everton's resolve to keep the defender.

Duo still in Hughes' sights

Man City are continuing their pursuit of Emmanuel Adebayor and John Terry but boss Mark Hughes is happy with his business so far.

Lescott staying put - Toffees

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and boss David Moyes have presented a united front to tell Man City that Joleon Lescott isn't for sale.

We need to spend - Hughes

Man City boss Mark Hughes has dismissed criticism over the club's massive financial outlay because they are playing catch-up.

Adebayor edges closer to City switch

Emmanuel Adebayor has passed his medical at Manchester City and will complete a £25m switch once he receives a work permit.

City stopper exit not Dunne

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has rubbished reports suggesting he has made a multi-million bid for Manchester City's defender Richard Dunne.

Hughes' new challenge offer to star

Mark Hughes has urged John Terry to leave Chelsea for Manchester City for 'a different challenge' and to 'reignite' his career.

Tevez finds new 'home' at City

Carlos Tevez has passed his medical and has signed a five-year deal at Manchester City to become Mark Hughes' fourth summer signing.

New-boy targets bitter rivals' pots

Carlos Tevez has told former club Man Utd that he will be out to knock them off their perch with Manchester City next season.

City's trophy quest excites Tevez

Carlos Tevez claims he agreed to join Manchester City because he is excited at the club's ambition to win silverware.

City sign Tevez

Manchester City have signed Carlos Tevez on a five-year deal subject to the Argentina ace passing a medical at Eastlands.

Foot job to sideline City star

Midfielder Vincent Kompany is set to miss the start of Manchester City's Premier League season as he requires a foot operation.

Hughes wants quick striker deal

Manchester City want to wrap up the signing of Carlos Tevez before they jet off for a three-match tour of South Africa on Wednesday.

Eto'o move collapses

Manchester City have confirmed that they are no longer interested in signing Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.

Fernandes leaves Eastlands

Man City midfielder Gelson Fernandes has joined French club St Etienne for an undisclosed fee after falling out of favour at Eastlands.

Barry surprise for Rafa

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has taken a swipe at Gareth Barry for moving to Man City "100 per cent for the money".

Barca waiting on Eto'o

Man City's hopes of landing Samuel Eto'o have been boosted after Barcelona confirmed they still want Valencia striker David Villa.

City handed new striker hope

Man City will have been alerted by the news Barcelona could sell target Samuel Eto'o to raise money for a quality midfielder signing.

City await Terry D-day talks

John Terry will hold talks with Chelsea to discuss his future at Stamford Bridge following Manchester City's £30million bid for him.

City ace edges closer to loan exit

Man City's Brazilian striker Jo is reportedly set to play in Everton's pre-season friendly at Bury on Friday ahead of signing on loan.

Blues 'turn to Lucio'

Man City are hoping to pile the pressure on Chelsea over John Terry after being linked with Brazil captain Lucio.

Interest in City ace grows

Portsmouth, Fulham and Stoke are set to fight it out for Manchester City striker Benjani, according to reports.

City striker poised for loan switch

Jo looks set to leave Eastlands on a season-long loan and move back to Everton, after holding talks with David Moyes this week.

Cats plan City swoop

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has admitted the Black Cats are keen on signing Manchester City captain Richard Dunne.

Spain star is Hughes' Plan B

Reports in Spain claim Manchester City will look to sign Spanish striker Daniel Guiza if they fail to capture Samuel Eto'o this summer.

Blades lodge striker bid

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has made a bid for Man City striker Ched Evans and is now waiting for a reponse from Eastlands.

City handed another Terry knockback

New Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has told Man City to forget about signing John Terry as he will be at Stamford Bridge "forever".

City refuse to give up on Terry

Manchester City are understood to be preparing a third bid of £45m for Chelsea and England captain John Terry.

Blues likely to miss Maicon

The agent of Inter Milan defender and Man City target Maicon claims Real Madrid are keen to sign the Brazilian this summer.

Striker deal done

Chelsea have completed the signing of Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge with a fee to be set by a tribunal.

Potters eye City swoop

Stoke are being linked with a raid on Man City for Zimbabwean striker Benjani who has fallen down the pecking order.

Terry no-go for Hughes

Manchester City have been told Chelsea captain John Terry is not for sale after making a second bid for the defender.

City close to major swoop

Reports indicate Manchester City could complete the signing of Carlos Tevez next week, while work continues to capture Samuel Eto'o.

City to test rivals resolve

Manchester City are believed to be ready to increase their offer for Everton defender Joleon Lescott, who could cost £20million.

City sweat on Eto'o and Tevez

City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed he is still interested in Samuel Eto'o and Carlos Tevez but doesn't expect a quick resolution.

Big Brother's watching Hughes

Manchester City have signed a deal with Endemol, the group responsible for Big Brother, to develop their brand globally.

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