Time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
I’ll start tonight’s City Summary with some recently broken news which could see City risk a transfer ban due to the signing of Benjamin Garré:
Velez have released a statement saying they intend to report City to FIFA over the signing of Benjamin Garré (15). pic.twitter.com/C8X8eoFwlJ
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 28, 2016
And in some other big news tonight, Nolito is flying over to England after Spain’s exit from Euro 2016 to have his medical ahead of a move to Manchester City:
BREAKING: Nolito is flying to England and will undergo his Manchester City medical in the next 24 hours. [Telegraph]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 28, 2016
June 28th marked the birthdays of three Manchester City players – happy birthday to Aleix Garcia, Kevin De Bruyne and Jason Denayer:
Make that three, as Aleix Garcia also celebrates his birthday today. He's 19. pic.twitter.com/WR9GRkvvbJ
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 28, 2016
And as reported yesterday, Yaya Toure could well stay at Manchester City with the Mirror claiming that he is prepared to remain until the end of his contract before leaving on a Bosman:
Yaya Toure is prepared to see out his contract and quit next summer if he can't find the right club. Has rejected China. [@MirrorAnderson]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 28, 2016
Gabriel Jesus is a wanted man this summer and City are interested in snapping up the youngster, but they may face stiff competition from numerous clubs including Real Madrid:
Manchester City are serious about Gabriel Jesus (19) and in the race to sign him. Competition from Real Madrid and many others. [TMW]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 28, 2016
Another young man who has been linked to a move to City is Colombian international Marlos Moreno, and his agent has today revealed that Moreno’s future will be decided on Friday:
Marlos Moreno's agent Eladio Tamayo has told Firenze Viola that a final decision on the 18-year-old's future will be made on Friday.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 28, 2016
City are exploring a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in order to strengthen the position, with City staff less than impressed by the performances of Joe Hart at Euro 2016:
City could turn to Barcelona and Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo (33) to reinforce the position. [Daily Mail] pic.twitter.com/G2bQCI1tcz
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 28, 2016
I end today’s City Summary on a rather disappointing note, even though we knew it was coming really. City hero, Pablo Zabaleta, has agreed to join Roma in a £2.5m deal. It’s the right timing for the warrior to move on, but still sad nonetheless:
BREAKING: Pablo Zabaleta has agreed to join Roma and the clubs have agreed a £2.5m fee. Last details being finalised. [Gazzetta dello Sport]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) June 28, 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.
