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The evolution of the Manchester City squad is a process that will continue during the January transfer window and next summer. Which positions City look to evolve and strengthen remains to be seen.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 2

Man City star could join Crystal Palace next year

Crystal Palace are preparing for life without centre-back Marc Guehi and they have already identified their transfer target. The Premier League side will face competition to sign him though, with Juventus are actively chasing the versatile defender wanted by Oliver Glasner’s team.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / October 29

Manchester City vs Swansea: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Manchester City take on Swansea tonight in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The tie takes place at the Swansea.com Stadium, and the match gives Pep Guardiola the opportunity to rotate his squad.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / October 25

A leader for Manchester City has stepped up in recent weeks

Manchester City take on Aston Villa tomorrow at Villa Park in a Premier League fixture that will test Pep Guardiola’s side. They will enter tomorrow’s match on the back of a nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / October 20

Nathan Ake still has plenty to offer for Manchester City as we saw against Everton

Heading into Manchester City’s 2-nil win over Everton on Saturday, Nathan Ake had only made one start for Pep Guardiola’s side this season. That came during City’s 2-nil Carabao Cup third-round tie win over Huddersfield Town.

Manchester City News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

Erling Haaland Makes More History as Manchester City Dominate Everton

Well, well, well. Another weekend, another Erling Haaland masterclass. The Norwegian goal machine did what he does best at the Etihad Stadium, netting a tidy brace to help Manchester City go two goals to the good against Everton.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / October 8

A Manchester City defender could face a tough decision with a World Cup on the horizon

The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States next summer. A host of Manchester City players will participate in the tournament for their countries.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 28

Tottenham eyeing two PL defenders; 2026 transfer plans taking shape?

Tottenham’s defensive depth has been stretched thin in the opening months of the season. And with that in mind, the club’s already moving with intent to avoid another scramble when January comes around.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 24

Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Manchester City take on Huddersfield Town tonight at the Accu Stadium in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Pep Guardiola’s side have just played three tough fixtures against Manchester United, Napoli and Arsenal.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 21

Manchester City 1 Arsenal 1: City player ratings as City take a point from the Emirates

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City drew 1-all with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Erling Haaland gave City an early lead with a calm finish after a driving Tijjani Reijnders run.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 4

Tottenham could revive their interest in Dutch defensive star in January despite £180m summer investment

Tottenham Hotspur had a satisfactory end to their summer transfer window. Spurs have spent around £180m on new signings, with Randal Kolo Muani the latest to join on transfer deadline day on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / September 4

Report: Tottenham eyeing January move for 30-year-old utility man from rival club

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake could leave the club during the January transfer window, and Tottenham Hotspur could return for him, as per CaughtOffside.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 29

Not Ake – This £15 million Manchester City could bolster Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive depth

With only two days left in the 2025 summer transfer window, it seems that Tottenham Hotspur still have their plate full as they are engaged in several operations to further reinforce their team before the end of the market.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / August 29

Tottenham hold talks to sign ‘exceptional’ £160k-a-week utility man before Monday’s deadline

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Netherlands International defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City during the summer transfer window. According to GMS, they have held talks with Manchester City regarding a move for the 30-year-old defender.

Crystal Palace News / Esteemed Kompany / August 26

The chances that a centre-back could leave Manchester City seem very real

With the transfer window set to close at 7pm on September 1st, Manchester City are in the process of trimming the size of Pep Guardiola’s squad. Players will leave City before the transfer window closes.

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A season at Girona looms for the future of Manchester City’s defence

One player who figures to have a prominent role as the future of Manchester City’s defence is Brazilian centre-back Vitor Reis. There is no doubt that Reis has the pedigree and potential to one day become a key player at Manchester City.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / July 27

One more move could make it the perfect summer for Manchester City

So far this summer Manchester City have signed five players. The summer signings of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Bettinelli, Tijjani Reijnders and Sverre Nypan give Pep Guardiola’s squad a more balanced look.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / July 18

Galatasaray appear set to make their move to sign a Manchester City centre-back in a move that makes sense

One position where Manchester City have a plethora of options is at centre-back. Pep Guardiola’s squad is stacked with central defenders, and it would appear that City could sell one or two of them to trim the size of the City squad.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / July 1

There is a role in the Manchester City squad for two players but they need to be given an opportunity

When assessing how Manchester City fared at the FIFA Club World Cup there are both positives and negatives to take from City’s efforts in the United States.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / June 21

Have the plans that Manchester City have in store for a young centre-back been revealed?

Vitor Reis started for Manchester City in their FIFA Club World Cup Group G win over Wydad AC. Pep Guardiola’s side beat the Moroccan side 2-nil to make a good start to their Club World Cup campaign.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / June 19

One of Manchester City’s summer signings had an impressive debut against Wydad AC

Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-nil win over Wydad AC yesterday at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku were enough for Pep Guardiola’s side to pick up all three points against the Moroccan side.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / June 18

Manchester City 2 Wydad AC 0: City player ratings as Manchester City ease to victory

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-nil victory over Wydad AC. Pep Guardiola’s side will be happy with their victory and elements of their performance.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / June 8

A Manchester City defender has revealed the pain he played through during the 24/25 season

One player who battled injuries throughout the 24/25 season for Manchester City was Nathan Ake. The versatile defender was restricted to 18 appearances in all competitions for Pep Guardiola’s side last season.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2024

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Manchester City News / FirstSportz / February 19, 2024

Watch: Man City star Nathan Ake shows off exquisite piano skills on birthday

Professional footballers are expected to have a certain level of skill when it comes to the business on the pitch. However, there are a few that surprise audiences with ‘secret’ or silenced talents that fail to take center stage as often as we’d expect them to.