Time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
City today announced their Champions League squad for the group stages of the competition, with Ilkay Gundogan and Vincent Kompany selected and Yaya Touré missing out:
City's Champions League squad for the group stages has been announced. Yaya Touré misses out. pic.twitter.com/X5DOvhveIo
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2016
And of course Dimitri Seluk has had his say, although it wasn’t too bad this time:
Seluk on Yaya's CL squad exclusion: "Perhaps Pep considers the fact Yaya's contract is ending and wants to give others a chance to grow."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2016
According to Portuguese publication O Jogo, City are hot on the trail of Benfica left-back Álex Grimaldo and have spoken to his agent about a potential move:
City are showing interest in Benfica left-back Álex Grimaldo (20) and have been in contact with his agent. [O Jogo] pic.twitter.com/JScQnbvvcW
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2016
There was a bit of uncertainty about the future of Zackarias Faour after City announced he was on loan without saying where. However, it is now confirmed that he has joined FC Midtylland on loan with an option to buy:
Danish side FC Midtjylland have signed City academy forward Zackarias Faour (18) on loan with an option to buy. pic.twitter.com/KdS6PG5mV5
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2016
Eliaquim Mangala was presented to Valencia fans today and their director of football has confirmed that Valencia have signed Mangala with an option to buy:
Valencia director of football Pitarch has confirmed that the club has an option to buy Eliaquim Mangala next summer. pic.twitter.com/0h9rKTctiB
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2016
Meanwhile, another loanee has opened up about his move away from Manchester City:
Zinchenko: "Was I angry to leave? No, why? PSV are in the Champions League and have been champions for two years." pic.twitter.com/F3mgLwk8s2
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2016
There’s no denying that Nolito has had an impressive start to the season and a poll by Marca has declared him the signing of the season:
In a poll of 20,000 people by Spanish newspaper Marca, Nolito has been voted the best signing of the summer. pic.twitter.com/RN3VVuB9Ty
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2016
John Stones has had his say on new boss Pep Guardiola, and he’s impressed:
Stones “I felt it was right to move on to work under the best manager. It’s how passionate he is. I think that is rubbing off on the lads.”
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 2016
And finally, Sergio Aguero received confirmation that he will miss the Manchester derby after his three-match suspension was upheld:
FA: "Aguero will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect after an FA charge of violent conduct against him was found proven."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 2, 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.
