Time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
Marlos Moreno’s transfer to Manchester City now appears to only be missing the official confirmation from the two clubs, after his current side, Atletico Nacional, won the Copa Libertadores last night.
Marlos Moreno has just confirmed that he will sign for Manchester City on Saturday, before joining La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna on loan.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 28, 2016
Moreno's agent: "I will travel with him on Saturday to sign with Manchester City and he will go on loan to Deportivo La Coruna for a year."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 28, 2016
Another man who has seemingly confirmed a move to The Etihad is Brazilian wonderkid, Gabriel Jesus. That’s according to FOX Sports.
His actual words: "The deal is almost all done, but my focus is here (national team)".
Brazilian reports are absolutely certain it is City.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 28, 2016
Pep Guardiola gave updates today on the progress of deals for Leroy Sane and John Stones, as well as an explanation for a lack of minutes in pre-season for Samir Nasri.
Guardiola says everyone knows City are going for Stones and Sane but at the moment they remain players of their respective clubs.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 28, 2016
Guardiola admitted that he was unhappy about the lack of time he has to get the team playing ‘his way’, before the start of the season.
Pep: "Pre-season is pre-season. I don’t like to complain. I'd like to have more time from the beginning. I'd like to have more friendlies."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 28, 2016
On the pitch, City secured their first victory of the Guardiola era, beating Borussia Dortmund on penalties, after a 1-1 draw in the International Champions Cup. Be sure to check out match report.
City win on penalties! #cityontour #mcfc
City: ❌✅✅✅✅✅❌✅@BVB: ❌✅✅✅✅✅❌❌
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 28, 2016
Jesus Navas has been involved in both of City’s pre-season games but the rumours linking him with a move away from The Etihad persist. Sevilla seem the most likely destination.
With Gameiro, Immobile and Llorente all leaving, Sevilla would like to add an attacker and bring fan favourite Navas home. [Radio Sevilla]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 28, 2016
According to the Mirror, City are struggling to offload their deadwood due to large fees putting clubs off making moves.
City want £25m for Bony but there have been no takers at that price after interest from Swansea, Besiktas, the MLS and China. [Mirror]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 28, 2016
Yaya's wages of £220,000/week mean he is almost certain to see out his City contract before leaving for free next summer. [Mirror]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 28, 2016
There have been numerous reports in the past few days claiming that Sergio Aguero returned to the club overweight, but today he silenced his critics by scoring City’s first goal under Guardiola. We love you just the way you are, Sergio.
💪 @aguerosergiokun #cityontour #mcfc pic.twitter.com/ZLKNdjYBca
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 28, 2016
WATCH: Sergio Aguero gets the first goal of the Pep Guardiola era. More on SS1: https://t.co/Od2f0vNISs https://t.co/rAC8aCFl01
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 28, 2016
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