Time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
We start today with some Euro 2016 related news, and it’s a congratulations to magician David Silva who was described as the “slow Messi” by Mario Balotelli, as well as earning his 100th cap for Spain:
Congratulations to World Cup and Euros winner David Silva, who has earned his 100th cap for Spain by starting today. pic.twitter.com/O4dsyL2mk7
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 13, 2016
According to SPORT, City have completed a deal for German international Leroy Sané, who will sign for the club after the Euros:
Manchester City have closed a deal for Schalke wonderkid Leroy Sané (20), who will join after Euro 2016. [@gerardromero / SPORT]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 13, 2016
City are also reportedly close to signing Nolito from Celta Vigo, but the winger described the rumours are “news to me”:
Manu Carreño of @telecincoes claimed at the start of Spain/Czech that City are a step away from signing Barca target Nolito (29) from Celta.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 13, 2016
Elsewhere in Manchester, Ilkay Gundogan arrived at the CFA and says he cannot wait to get started:
Hello from UK! 👋🏽🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/edMXWgNNgZ
— Ilkay Gündogan (@Guendogan8) June 13, 2016
And the big news of the night that is certainly a talking point is that Aymeric Laporte has signed a new contract at Athletic Bilbao that will surely end any interest from City for the foreseeable future. The contract will now include a much higher release clause of €70 million:
BREAKING: Aymeric Laporte extends his contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2020 with a €70m release clause. City move is dead.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 13, 2016
This will mean that Everton defender John Stones will become City’s main defensive target, and the fee could be £50m+ due to the homegrown factor:
City are likely to have to eclipse the £49m spent on Raheem Sterling to sign John Stones, now the primary defensive target. [Telegraph]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 13, 2016
And finally, according to FCInterNews, City would like Yaya Toure to stay at the club and play a part under Pep next season, with his future in his hands (or Seluk’s…):
In the last few hours, Manchester City have told Yaya Toure that they would like to keep him next season. [FcInterNews]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 13, 2016
That’s it for today. Keep your eyes peeled on @City_Watch and the site, day and night, as we work to deliver the latest City news, views, and other high-quality content.
