It’s time to catch up on today’s news – here’s your City Summary:
First off, the big news is that there finally appears to be a time-frame for Gabriel Jesus’ return. The Sun are reporting that he is scheduled for a ‘remarkable’ return against Arsenal for the FA Cup semi-final.
Gabriel Jesus is making 'great progress' and is battling to make a remarkable comeback against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi. [Sun on Sunday] pic.twitter.com/vkTgcsWUCp
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 18, 2017
Elsewhere, it is being reported that the Manchester Derby will be played on a Thursday. The match is set for a likely evening kick-off on 27th April accroding to Simon Mullock and Mark Ogden.
Manchester City vs. Manchester United has been scheduled for the evening of Thursday 27 April. [@MullockSMirror / @MarkOgden_] pic.twitter.com/0HL66UIWpV
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 18, 2017
Manchester City have a gentleman’s agreement with Benfica over the transfer of Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson (23). However, Ederson’s new deal last year included a 51 million release clause.
Manchester City have made an informal agreement with Benfica for the transfer of goalkeeper Ederson Moraes (23) this summer. [Record] pic.twitter.com/wkfrDfnB6t
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 18, 2017
According to The Sun, Manchester City had scouts attending Borussia Monchengladbach’s game against Schalke to watch 21-year old midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud. City are reportedly ahead of Liverpool in the race for the German and see him as a ‘midfield sitter’
City had scouts watch Gladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud (21) against Schalke and are moving ahead of Liverpool to sign him. [Sun on Sunday] pic.twitter.com/kcmn72qGCP
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 18, 2017
Finally, following City’s Champions League exit to Monaco, Pep Guardiola fired back at some of his critics and highlighted his “exceptional” managerial record.
The Exceptional One? Pep has 'assured' the media that the players are going to play the way he wants. pic.twitter.com/2HcEKep3we
— City Watch (@City_Watch) March 18, 2017
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.
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