Barcelona confirm stance on January bid for Man City defender Eric Garcia

straight to your inboxTaylor Harwood-Bellis says Ruben Dias is already setting the standard for young defenders at Manchester City.The summer signing has looked a solid addition since his £60m move from Benfica in September and Harwood-Bellis says it is easy to see why City brought him in.Speaking to City's website, 18-year-old Harwood-Bellis explained that all of the club's senior defenders are leaders.Yet he says the way Dias has settled in and impressed straight away has given him another

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straight to your inboxKoeman hands City Messi boost Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has not ruled out Lionel Messi leaving the club next summer. The Barca star confirmed over the summer his intention to leave the Camp Nou, but after a stand-off with the club regarding the validity of a release clause he opted to stay and avoid a damaging court battle.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola played down an incident involving Sergio Aguero and official Sian Massey during Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Arsenal. City got back to winning ways on their return to Premier League action on Saturday night after losing to Leicester and drawing with Leeds in the previous two league matches.

straight to your inboxJoining Manchester City would have been a 'good opportunity', according to summer target Jules Kounde.City identified Kounde as an option towards the end of the transfer window as they searched for a second central defensive signing to join Nathan Ake at the Etihad.Kalidou Koulibaly had been the prime target throughout the transfer window, but as the chances of completing that deal faded, City began to look for alternatives - including Kounde, Jose Gimenez and Ruben

straight to your inboxAngelino has reminded people of his Manchester roots with a thinly veiled dig at Manchester United.The fullback is on loan at RB Leipzig from Manchester City and was discussing Leipzig’s Champions League opponents which are Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir and United.He told rblive.de: “I don’t know that much about Basaksehir.

straight to your inbox Manchester City decided to keep Eric Garcia for the season because he was worth more to them than Barcelona’s £18million offer. The Blues turned down the Catalan club’s final offer on deadline day, even though it was just £2million short of their “bottom line” valuation of the 19-year-old defender – and despite the fact Garcia can leave for the Nou Camp for nothing next summer after turning down a new contract.

straight to your inboxThe agent of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has discussed Manchester City's failed attempt to secure a transfer in the summer after the Spanish side blocked a move.City 's approach for the 21-year-old was addressed by Sevilla director Monchi, who also doubted claims that Kounde had reached an agreement with the Premier League side regarding personal terms.

United opted against signing a new centre-back in the summer transfer window, despite their defensive travails in the Premier League so far this season. But Bailly took to Instagram to reveal the issue was nothing and he ought to be in contention to play for United in their next league game at Newcastle on October 17th.

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straight to your inboxManchester City defender Eric Garcia was prepared to take a pay cut in order to facilitate his move to Barcelona this summer, according to reports.Transfer deadline day came and went on Monday without much excitement from City, with their activity limited to just one permanent departure and a couple of loan exits.The biggest story of the day was what didn't happen, as Barcelona did not sign Garcia and he will remain in Manchester for at least the rest of the season.Pep

straight to your inbox Ferran Soriano has explained why Manchester City had to spend heavily on a new centre-back in the transfer window. The Blues spent around £120m on three first-team players at a time when there is extra scrutiny on top football clubs given the draining financial effect on the world from the Covid crisis and the struggles of many teams in the lower divisions as a result.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines on Tuesday 6th October.Manchester City midfielder Luka Ilič has secured a loan move to Dutch side FC Twente, after spending two years on loan with NAC Breda."When FC Twente recently arrived I had no doubts, a proud feeling that a large club like FC Twente came forward,” the 21-year-old declared upon signing for the former Eredivisie winners.Twente was home to former Premier League midfielder Dušan Tadić who currently plays for

straight to your inboxFC Twente have announced the signing of Manchester City youngster Luka Ilic on a season-long loan pending a work permit. Ilic, 21, joined City from Red Star Belgrade in 2017 alongside his brother Ivan but was loaned back to the Serbian side for the rest of the season.

straight to your inboxSven-Goran Eriksson says Manchester City's lack of transfer activity suggests Pep Guardiola is confident in his squad's ability to challenge for major trophies.City have added three players to their first-team in this transfer window, with Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres all joining. It has meant a quiet deadline day, with most of the focus being on whether Eric Garcia will stay at the club after interest from Barcelona.