Manchester City: August 2009 Archives

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola does not think Robinho will return to Spain this summer after being linked with a £30m swoop.

Hull City are set to end striker Benjani Mwaruwari's frustrating stint at Manchester City with a beat-the-deadline swoop for him.

Emmanuel Adebayor's third goal of the season lifted Manchester City into the top four as Portsmouth lost their fourth straight game.

Mark Hughes faces the unenviable task of choosing from a full-strength star-studded Manchester City squad against Portsmouth on Sunday.

Mark Hughes is convinced new hero Carlos Tevez can help Manchester City dethrone local rivals and champions Manchester United.

Martin O'Neill claims that Aston Villa are not 'remotely close' to completing a deal for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Mark Hughes singled Carlos Tevez out for praise after he scored his first Man City goal in the 2-0 Carling Cup win at Crystal Palace.

Man City have no new injury problems and have included their big guns in the squad for the Carling Cup trip to Crystal Palace.

Man City new boy Joleon Lescott admits he will be going all out to secure a starting place for England at the World Cup.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly preparing a £6million move for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Manchester City's new £22m defender Joleon Lescott says he can not wait to get into training after completing his move from Everton.

Joleon Lescott's protracted move to Manchester City has been put on hold after an unforeseen problem delayed the transfer.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak says he expects the club to be heavily criticised following their summer spending.

Man City have completed the signing of former Barcelona left-back Sylvinho on a one-year deal.

Man City have renewed their interest in former Barcelona left-back Sylvinho, according to the Brazilian's agent.

Joleon Lescott is undergoing a medical and discussing personal terms ahead of a £24m switch to Man City from Everton.

Mark Hughes has dropped a huge hint that Joleon Lescott may not be the only new player in at Manchester City before September 1.

Man City claimed their first home win of the season thanks to Emmanuel Adebayor but were given a scare by newly-promoted Wolves.

Man City striker Carlos Tevez could make his first start for the club with Robinho and Emmanuel Adebayor struggling to face Wolves.

Man City boss Mark Hughes could be set to end his interest in Joleon Lescott after failing with two bids for the Everton defender.

Man City boss Mark Hughes refused to discuss the latest twist in his pursuit of Joleon Lescott following the win at Barcelona.

David Moyes hopes Joleon Lescott will stay at Everton and says dropping him for the Europa League game with Sigma Olomouc is a gamble.

Everton boss David Moyes has slammed Man City target Joleon Lescott's attitude after dropping him from his first-team squad.

Man City could tie up the Joleon Lescott deal this week with the defender now training away from his Everton team-mates.

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits Carlos Tevez will not play the full 90 minutes against Barcelona on Wednesday night.

Manchester City are winning their battle with Chelsea to sign Brazilian teenager Rafael de Silva Rodolfo after he flew in for talks.

Manchester City are set to make a third bid for Everton defender Joleon Lescott and are preparing a player-plus-cash deal this time.

Everton are being linked with Newcastle's Steven Taylor as Man City prepare another big-money bid for defender Joleon Lescott.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he does not "fear" the challenge of Man City but admits they do pose "a new threat".

Mark Hughes has hit back at David Moyes by insisting it was Everton who made public interest in Joleon Lescott from Manchester City.

A debut goal from Emmanuel Adebayor set City on their way but they were made to work hard for their opening day victory.

David Moyes has launched a withering attack on Mark Hughes at Manchester City for his "disgusting" pursuit of Joleon Lescott.

Man City new boy Emmanuel Adebayor could join Roque Santa Cruz on the sidelines for the trip to Blackburn because of groin trouble.

Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand insists he is not scared by the challenge of big-spending rivals Man City this season.

Mark Hughes has revealed another of his Man City summer signings, Emmanuel Adebayor, has now been hit by injury.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is refusing to give up on signing Joleon Lescott from Everton and says negotiations are ongoing.

Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz is set to miss the first two weeks of the season because of a knee injury.

Kalmar midfielder Rasmus Elm is to decide on his future with Man City, Everton and Valencia all said to be vying for his services.

Everton manager David Moyes has again insisted Manchester City target Joleon Lescott is "simply not for sale".

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry is looking for the side to make a good start to the season but has played down a title bid.

Everton will hope Man City sign Portsmouth's Sylvain Distin after they rejected a transfer request from key defender Joleon Lescott.

Manchester City could be about to turn to their third choice defender target with Portsmouth's Sylvain Distin the next on the list.

Man City boss Mark Hughes will not take any risks with Carlos Tevez for Saturday's clash with Blackburn.

Man City could be set to switch defender targets from Everton's Joleon Lescott to Matthew Upson at West Ham.

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits he would like to sign Everton defender Joleon Lescott "by the end of the week".

Everton manager David Moyes has told Manchester City counterpart Mark Hughes to forget about signing defender Joleon Lescott.

Everton's Joleon Lescott is set to face a backlash from Toffees fans as Man City prepare a £22m bid for the defender.

Miguel Veloso's agent believes Arsenal, Manchester City and Bolton are all still hoping to sign the Sporting Lisbon star.

Brazil star Robinho claims Manchester City have taken big strides this summer with the squad now packed full of "winners".

Leeds United rejected better bids from Man City and Spurs after agreeing to sell Fabian Delph to Aston Villa.

Man City boss Mark Hughes expects new striker Carlos Tevez to recover from a heel injury before the season starts on August 15.

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong in case their pursuit of Joleon Lescott fails.

Leeds United have confirmed they have accepted an £8million bid from Aston Villa for Manchester City target Fabian Delph.

Stephen Ireland says he won't be bitter if he is left out of the Manchester City team this season because the squad will be so strong.

Fulham are believed to have made an offer for Sweden international Rasmus Elm, who is also a target of Everton and Manchester City.

Joleon Lescott missed Everton's friendly at Coventry due to injury and not because he is joining Man City, according to David Moyes.

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has explained his move to Eastlands by claiming former club Arsenal 'lost too many leaders'.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is interested in Leeds starlet Fabian Delph who has already attracted Premier League interest this summer.

Man City are understood to be ready to offer £22m for Everton's Joleon Lescott but David Moyes is not happy with their transfer policy.

Everton are being linked with a raid on Arsenal for Philippe Senderos which could pave the way for Man City to land Joleon Lescott.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola does not think Robinho will return to Spain this summer after being linked with a £30m swoop.

Hull City are set to end striker Benjani Mwaruwari's frustrating stint at Manchester City with a beat-the-deadline swoop for him.

Emmanuel Adebayor's third goal of the season lifted Manchester City into the top four as Portsmouth lost their fourth straight game.

Mark Hughes faces the unenviable task of choosing from a full-strength star-studded Manchester City squad against Portsmouth on Sunday.

Mark Hughes is convinced new hero Carlos Tevez can help Manchester City dethrone local rivals and champions Manchester United.

Martin O'Neill claims that Aston Villa are not 'remotely close' to completing a deal for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Mark Hughes singled Carlos Tevez out for praise after he scored his first Man City goal in the 2-0 Carling Cup win at Crystal Palace.

Man City have no new injury problems and have included their big guns in the squad for the Carling Cup trip to Crystal Palace.

Man City new boy Joleon Lescott admits he will be going all out to secure a starting place for England at the World Cup.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly preparing a £6million move for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Manchester City's new £22m defender Joleon Lescott says he can not wait to get into training after completing his move from Everton.

Joleon Lescott's protracted move to Manchester City has been put on hold after an unforeseen problem delayed the transfer.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak says he expects the club to be heavily criticised following their summer spending.

Man City have completed the signing of former Barcelona left-back Sylvinho on a one-year deal.