Man City have changed their transfer strategy with centre back targets

Manchester United and Manchester City will face a quick turnaround when they return from the international break.Both sides face Premier League games on October 17 before the Champions League group stage kicks off in midweek.The Reds are in action against PSG on Tuesday, October 20, with City facing Porto the following day.There are also some rule changes to prepare for in this season's competition.In contrast to the Premier League, UEFA have retained the decision to allow clubs to make five

straight to your inboxManchester City fans have named attack as the area the club need to strengthen the most in the January transfer window. The summer window finally came to an end on Monday and it concluded with City making three first-team additions.

straight to your inbox Manchester City have been given the best deadline day boost of all – with Sergio Aguero joining squad training for the first time in four months. The Blues ’ all-time top goalscorer has been out since damaging a meniscus in his knee against Burnley in June, an injury which required surgery.

Manchester United and Manchester City have both been active in the summer window but are likely to still have their eyes cast towards potential recruits, following a varied start to the season for both teams.It is often the case that highly-contestable moves tend to go down to the wire, with a selling club reluctantly letting their star player go, or a desperate buying club paying over the odds to secure their man.

SubstitutesIn Lisbon, clubs were permitted to make five substitutes off the bench.The idea was this would reduce the effects of fatigue that might have been felt due to the packed schedule and UEFA has extended this into the new season, once again using the risk of fatigue on players as a reason for this controversial change.Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Champions

straight to your inbox Gary Neville has reversed his prediction that Manchester City would win the Premier League title, after only two games. Pep Guardiola's side opened their account with a 3-1 win over Wolves but were thumped 5-2 by Leicester City at the weekend.

straight to your inbox Enzo Maresca was forced to delay his start as Manchester City's new EDS head coach this season due to quarantine restrictions but has wasted no time making his mark on the academy. The former player and assistant is an interesting choice to replace Paul Harsley and probably the most high profile appointment since Patrick Vieira seven years ago.

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, September 28.Manchester City will sign Benfica defender Ruben Dias for an initial fee of £48m, the Portuguese club has confirmed.The club released two official statements on Sunday night that revealed they had reached agreements for the sale of Dias, 23, to Man City and the acquisition of Nicolas Otamendi as part of a separate deal.Pep Guardiola was typically coy when asked about new signings in the wake of

straight to your inbox Manchester City are expected to complete the signing of Ruben Dias from Benfica in the coming days, with Nicolas Otamendi heading the other way. A marquee centre-back has again been a priority for the club this summer, having missed out on the chance to replace Vincent Kompany last year.

straight to your inbox Kalidou Koulibaly is set to stay at Napoli this summer despite Manchester City's transfer interest, according to sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Despite already signing Bournemouth's Nathan Ake,Pep Guardiola has been hoping to add another quality centre-back to his ranks and Koulibaly has been the top target throughout the summer.

straight to your inboxRuben Dias will travel to Manchester tomorrow to complete a move to Manchester City, according to reports.With just over a week to go until the transfer window closes, City are still trying to bring another top quality centre-back to the club following their struggles at the back last season.Nathan Ake has already made an impressive debut at the Etihad following his move from Bournemouth this summer but Pep Guardiola remains keen to add even more depth and quality to his

straight to your inbox The anger was palpable when Manchester City learned they had been gazumped in their agreement to sign Jorginho two summers ago. Privately, the Blues were scathing about Napoli owner Aurelio Di Laurentiis, who they felt had broken his word after accepting a £44million bid – and then doing a U-turn to sell him to Chelsea for £53million.

straight to your inboxManchester City's upcoming visit to newly-promoted Leeds United has been selected for live television coverage.Pep Guardiola's men will face Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds side in front of the Sky Sports cameras.The match at Elland Road will be played on Saturday, October 3, kicking off at 5.30pm.That is the only game involving City that features in the latest round of live TV fixtures announced by the Premier League.The Premier League said in a statement: "Following the UK

straight to your inboxTop Manchester City transfer target Kalidou Koulibaly is eyeing a switch to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.After their defensive frailties played a major factor in them losing their Premier League title last season, City are working hard on strengthening their back-line this summer.The versatile Nathan Ake has already been signed from relegated Bournemouth but the club also want to bring in another top quality centre-back before the window closes on October

straight to your inbox Ronald Koeman has suggested that Barcelona will not be signing Eric Garcia in the summer transfer window. The Manchester City youngster had been convinced enough by a return to the Nou Camp to tell the Blues he would not sign an extension to his current deal that runs out in 2021.