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With the signings of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki now confirmed, the Manchester City midfield has a completely different look. Their signings, coupled with the signing of Nico from FC Porto during the January transfer window, give Pep Guardiola a new look midfield to work with.

Manchester City News / Total Apex Sports / June 5

Has Man City Signed the Next Gundogan?

Tijjani Reijnders is not a name that grabs global headlines yet, but Manchester City fans might want to get used to hearing it more often. The Dutch midfielder has almost switched from AC Milan to the Etihad in a deal worth £59 million.

The mistakes of last summer won’t be repeated by Manchester City

There is a strong argument to be made that standing still in the transfer market last summer cost Manchester City. City only signed Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan ahead of the 24/25 season.

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One of Manchester City’s senior players looks set to remain at the club for next season

This summer will likely see a host of Manchester City’s senior players leave the club. The 24/25 season does represent the end of an era at the club, and the upheaval at the Etihad has already begun.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / May 8

Sentiment cannot play a part in the rebuild for Manchester City

Manchester City have resurrected their season, so to speak, over the past nine games. Their nine-match unbeaten run has seen them qualify for the FA Cup final and rise up to third on the Premier League table.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / April 24

How a few quality signings could take Man City back to the top of the Premier League

Manchester City are now unbeaten in their past seven matches. Their past two wins over Everton and Aston Villa are crucial in City’s chase to secure Champions League football for next season.

Crystal Palace News / Esteemed Kompany / April 14

It isn’t a coincidence that Manchester City’s midfield looks better when Nico starts

Over recent games, we have seen Ilkay Gundogan get back to his best. Or the best level he can play at given his age and physical limitations. The same could be said for Mateo Kovacic over recent matches.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / April 14

Is there value in Man City keeping Gundogan for next season?

This summer will see a host of Manchester City’s heroes and legends depart. Kevin De Bruyne has already announced that this will be his final season at the club.

Manchester City News / SportsMole / April 9

Gundogan 'not a priority' for Pep as boyhood European club prepare 'ambitious' move

Ilkay Gundogan could reportedly leave Manchester City this summer and Galatasaray are interested in luring the midfielder to Turkey. The 34-year-old re-joined Man City on a free transfer from Barcelona last summer after a challenging experience in Catalonia and he has since featured regularly under Pep Guardiola this season.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / April 3

A Manchester City veteran has turned back the clock in City’s past two matches

Ilkay Gundogan has toiled away this season for Manchester City. He hasn’t been at his best but he hasn’t been alone on that front. At times it appeared that Gundogan’s legs had gone.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 1

Have Manchester City edged ahead in race to sign versatile midfielder?

Last week a report from Florian Plettenberg emerged that indicated that Manchester City had entered the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / March 31

A double raid on the Bundesliga does make sense for Manchester City but several players could leave

As Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium yesterday players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan showed that they can still play a role for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / March 21

A new midfield target has emerged for Manchester City and he’d add exactly what that lack

It does appear that Manchester City will need to further strengthen their midfield in the summer. It was exclusively revealed by Esteemed Kompany yesterday that Mateo Kovacic could leave the club in the summer.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / March 16

Pep Guardiola wants 22-year-old midfielder to replace Ilkay Gundogan at Man City

Manchester City lost more ground in the race for a top four finish in the Premier League after their 2-2 draw against Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. The problems for Pep Guardiola continue to mount and the summer transfer window could see a major overhaul of the squad.

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Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / March 6

Manchester City may face competition to sign a midfield powerhouse who’d bolster City’s midfield options

It appears to be obvious that Manchester City will look to further strengthen their midfield in the summer. With City’s current midfield getting on in years they do need to add younger players and fresh legs to their engine room.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / February 19

Manchester City’s past two performances show exactly who they are which is a side in rebuild

Manchester City were well beaten by Real Madrid tonight as they went down to a 3-1 defeat at the Bernabeu.

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Another summer transfer target emerges for Manchester City as they look to bolster their midfield

Manchester City began the rebuild of their squad during the January transfer window. The signings of Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzàlez, Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov in the January transfer window show that City won’t be taking any backward steps in replenishing their squad.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 21

There is still life in one Manchester City midfielder as he showed against Ipswich Town

One of the major concerns for Manchester City this lesson has been a lack of life in midfield. Since Rodri went down with a season-ending knee injury, City’s midfield has struggled this season.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 16

Now could be the time for Manchester City to let a young midfielder play

As Manchester City let a late lead slip during their 2-all draw with Brentford you did get the impression that Manchester City’s midfield couldn’t keep up with their opponent.

Manchester City News / Football Espana / January 12

Ilkay Gundogan reveals shock with former Barcelona teammate

Ilkay Gundogan may have left Barcelona last summer to return to Manchester City, but he still keeps up with his former club on a regular basis. On Sunday, he will likely watch them in action in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid, and as per TRS (via Sport), he revealed that he watched the first Clasico of the season.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 10

There is still time for Manchester City to find a midfielder as their search continues

As it stands currently, Manchester City is currently spinning multiple plates in the transfer market. The world champions are busy trying to sign multiple players to strengthen their squad.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 27

‘Probably…’ – Ilkay Gundogan makes title race admission ahead of Man City’s visit to Anfield

Ilkay Gundogan has acknowledged that Manchester City’s aspirations of a fifth successive Premier League title could be as good as over if they lose to Liverpool on Sunday.

RB Leipzig News / FirstSportz / August 20

Ilkay Gundogan pens emotional message as he announces his retirement from international football

German footballing stalwart Ilkay Gundogan has called it a day in international football with a heartfelt message on his Instagram. The 33-year-old midfielder represented Germany in 82 international clashes, hammering 19 goals in a career spanning 13 long years.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 22

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Matchday Three, the decision day for each of our six Euro groups, kicks off on Sunday with Group A: Germany vs. Switzerland and Scotland vs. Hungary.

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Manchester City News / Football Espana / April 5, 2024

Ilkay Gundogan confirms Manchester City Champions League reunion dream

Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan is dreaming of a UEFA Champions League meeting with former side Manchester City this season. Gundogan captained City to their first ever Champions League title at the back end of the 2022/23 campaign.