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Manchester City had a difficult 2024-25 season under Pep Guardiola and were unable to win any major trophies. After years of dominating English football, City looked vulnerable this past season, which took a toll on the players and Guardiola.

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Jahmai Simpson-Pusey loan – opinions split among supporters

As speculation grows around Celtic’s interest in securing Manchester City’s rising defensive talent Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan, it’s fair to say opinions are split among supporters… Some fans express understandable hesitation about developing another club’s prospect, particularly for just one season – and there’s certainly merit in that.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 28

Should Tottenham look at Salford-Silva as a Morgan Gibbs-White alternative?-Opinion

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to sign an attacking midfielder in the ongoing summer transfer window, and we saw how Daniel Levy was trying to bring Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White to Hotspur Way.

Pep Guardiola News / Esteemed Kompany / July 28

Last season could be the catalyst for Manchester City to return to their best

Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City squad returned to pre-season training today. Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 24/25 season.

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The 'FIFA Club World Cup champions' quiz

How many of the teams to win the FIFA Club World Cup since it was held for the first time in 2000 can you name in five minutes?

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Olympique Lyonnais News / Esteemed Kompany / July 28

The work begins today for the Manchester City squad ahead of the 25/26 season

It feels like an eternity ago that Manchester City were eliminated by Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-3 defeat in their round of 16 tie. Since then, Pep Guardiola’s squad has had four weeks of rest.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 27

Report: Celtic look to sign Manchester City defender on loan

Celtic are reportedly keen on signing Manchester City defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. The Scottish Champions want to add quality to their ranks before the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and may look to Pep Guardiola’s side in the hunt for reinforcements.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Esteemed Kompany / July 27

The ship has likely sailed on a Manchester City move for a West Ham midfielder

One player who appeared on the verge of joining Manchester City in the summer of 2023 was West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta. The Brazilian international was seemingly poised to become a member of Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Pep Guardiola News / ESPN / July 26

Guardiola, Xavi job applications a hoax, India say

India's football federation said applications for the national team's head coach role claiming to be from Pep Guardiola and Xavi were "not genuine."

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 26

Competition will be fierce in goal for Manchester City next season

For Manchester City to succeed during the 25/26 season it will take a full squad effort to propel Pep Guardiola’s side back to the top of the Premier League.

Napoli News / Football Italia / July 25

De Bruyne reveals difference between Guardiola and Conte after joining Napoli from Man City

Kevin De Bruyne signed for Napoli from Manchester City this summer on a free transfer and has told SkySport that ‘everything is going well’ at his new club as he compares the difference between Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 25

All eyes will be on the fitness of one Manchester City player in particular next week

As Manchester City went out of the FIFA Club World Cup at the round of sixteen stage with a 4-3 defeat to Al Hilal the biggest concern to come out of the match for Pep Guardiola’s side was the injury sustained by Rodri.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / July 23

Man City Closely Monitoring Man Utd-Linked Standout’s Contract Situation at PSG

La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Le10Sport) claims that Donnarumma has received no updates from PSG regarding a potential contract extension. It’s a concerning situation — one that could reportedly benefit Pep Guardiola.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / July 23

Despite links to other keepers Manchester City have made their choice as their next number-one goalkeeper

As Fabrizio Romano reported earlier this week, Manchester City are awaiting a bid from Galatasaray for goalkeeper Ederson. Given the fact that Ederson could leave City, a host of goalkeepers have been named as potential transfer targets for the club.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 23

Do Manchester City already have a solution for their right-back issue?

Perhaps the only hole in the Manchester City squad for next season that exists currently is at right-back. Looking at Pep Guardiola’s squad shows that Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis are likely the two players who will battle it out to be City’s first-choice right-back.

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Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 22

If a young Manchester City defender is set to remain at the club perhaps another defender is set to leave

Spanish reporter Nil Solà has previously reported that Vitor Reis was set to leave Manchester City this summer to spend the 25/26 season on loan at Girona.

Manchester City News / Football Italia / July 22

Perrone: Permanent Como transfer from Man City ‘the best decision’

Máximo Perrone insists that a permanent move to Como from Manchester City was the ‘best decision’ for his career, but won’t compare Cesc Fabregas and Pep Guardiola: ‘It makes no sense.’ The Argentine talent recently completed a permanent transfer to Como after spending the 2024-25 season on loan at the Stadio Sinigaglia.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

‘Perfect’ Goalkeeper Set to Replace Ederson with Newcastle Missing Out

There have been multiple major updates regarding Manchester City’s goalkeeping department over the last few days as Ederson and James Trafford have verbally agreed to leave and join the Cityzens respectively, whilst Newcastle look set to pull out of the race to sign the Burnley shot-stopper.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 21

Two midfielders will not leave Manchester City this summer and they’ll have vital roles to play next season

Two players who were linked with moves away from Manchester City this summer were midfielders Nico and Nico O’Reilly. Fabrizio Romano has previously reported that a host of Bundesliga and Premier League clubs had an interest in signing Nico O’Reilly.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 16

Manchester City will not allow the shining light of late last season to depart this summer

Yesterday, a report from Fabrizio Romano emerged that stated that a host of Bundesliga and Premier League clubs had an interest in signing Nico O’Reilly this summer.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Serie A Winners Napoli ‘Tried To Sign’ ‘Incredible’ Premier League Goalkeeper

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Napoli made an attempt to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, who has been labelled as “incredible” by his manager Pep Guardiola on multiple occasions.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 15

Ranking Every Right-Back Used by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

Over the last 12 months, the right-hand side of Manchester City’s defence has become a problematic area. The performance levels of club Legend Kyle Walker drastically fell and youngster Rico Lewis was not quite ready to fill the void left by the 35-year-old.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 15

Pep Guardiola hires former Celtic favourite as Man City coach

Former Celtic player and coach Kolo Toure has been appointed by Manchester City as a first team coach. Pep Guardiola has moved to strengthen his back room staff after an uncharacteristically poor season.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 6

Is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup a turning point for world football?

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is down to the final four. Three of those teams are European giants — Paris Saint-Germain face Real Madrid, while Chelsea are favored in their semifinal — joined by one surprise: Brazilian side Fluminense, who have ridden their luck once again.