Pep Guardiola is hopeful that he can call on more players for the Nottingham Forest game on Saturday as Manchester City struggle with injuries.
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Here are the top Manchester City headlines for the evening of Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
City approach Wolves crunch talks after Matheus Nunes goes on strike
Manchester City will have to thrash out a deal with Wolves in the final days of the transfer window if they are to land Matheus Nunes.
The Blues saw a £47m bid rejected for the Portugal midfielder last week, and while they are expected to return with another offer there is less certainty that a deal will be done amid expectation that they will not be willing to go up to the £60m asking price that Wolves have set. That would leave the club either gambling on Wolves to soften their terms, working on a compromise, or walking away.
Nunes refused to train with Wolves over the weekend in a clear sign that he wants the deal to be done, although that act does not indicate that negotiations are going as the player wants them to. Riyad Mahrez pulled a similar trick at Leicester in January 2018 to push through a move to City, but had to wait until the summer to get his wish and Nunes will be aware that he may not get a second chance to join the Premier League champions.
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Three City exits expected before deadline and more could follow
At least three players are expected to leave Manchester City this week as Pep Guardiola's squad for the Treble defence is finalised.
The club are chasing another midfielder in the final days of the transfer window, with Wolves star Matheus Nunes the main target after missing out on a number of other players this summer, after Jeremy Doku signed last week in a £55.5m deal to help cover for the sale of Riyad Mahrez. However, the Blues are set to have another small squad - a principle Guardiola prefers - with anyone
Pep Guardiola is hopeful that he can call on more players for the Nottingham Forest game on Saturday as Manchester City struggle with injuries.
Manchester City will be aiming to maintain their 100 per cent record this weekend when they travel to the London Stadium to take on West Ham United. Guardiola's side have a perfect record so far after victories against Burnley, Newcastle, Sheffield United and Fulham have seen the Blues catapulted to the top of the table.
Manchester City are a stronger team after replacing their four outgoing players over the summer, according to captaincy candidate Kyle Walker.
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Manchester City failed with a £60million deadline-day bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, according to reports.
Jack Grealish has become the latest Manchester City player to suffer an injury this season and will miss the Fulham game.
Manchester City will hope to continue their perfect start to the Premier League season when they host Fulham at the Etihad this afternoon.
Manchester City will be looking to remain the only side in the Premier League with a 100% record as they host Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
Here are your Manchester City headlines on transfer deadline day.
Matheus Nunes wants to become part of Manchester City history after sealing a move to the Premier League and European champions.
Matheus Nunes has signed a five-year contract at Manchester City after the club agreed a £53m deal with Wolves.
Manchester City have agreed to pay more for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes in return for a more favourable payment schedule.
Manchester City could make a rare late surge in the transfer window.
Manchester City are said to be looking to table a second bid for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes after seeing an initial £47m rejected.
Wolves manager Gary O’Neil says Matheus Nunes fully understands the stance of his club after a £47m bid from Manchester City was rejected, but understands why the midfielder would want a move to the Etihad.
Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, August 25.
Manchester City will return with an offer of £60million for Matheus Nunes, according to reports.
Roy Hodgson expects Eberechi Eze to stay at Crystal Palace despite interest from Manchester City.
Gary O'Neill has confirmed Wolves have rejected a bid from Manchester City for midfielder Matheus Nunes.
Kevin De Bruyne reached out to new Manchester City signing Jeremy Doku when he first heard that the Blues were interested in his international teammate.