In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo to #ManCity was never 100% approved by the board at the Etihad Stadium, or by @ManCity technical staff. There were also some issues at Ronaldo’s end with Jorge Mendes, so a deal collapsed, despite Juventus being happy to accept.

[via @FabrizioRomano]

Manuel Akanji was an option for Manchester United in the summer. However, it did not happen as he was mainly admired by Ralf Rangnick - who then left his position. #ManCity moved late on in the window and secured the player.

[via @FabrizioRomano]

Kalvin Phillips had ‘successful’ surgery on his shoulder problem last week, with #ManCity sources saying it went to plan.

[via @SunMartinB]

Official: Pep Guardiola has been nominated for the 2022 @NWFAwards Manager of the Season. Other nominees: Matt Beard, Dave Challinor, Jurgen Klopp, Leam Richardson.

Erling Haaland has already told Jude Bellingham to join #ManCity.

[via @JacobsBen]

Sergio Gomez: “When #ManCity called me [about a transfer], I was super happy. These are opportunities that come. They were difficult weeks because Anderlecht didn’t make it easy at all. I had a good season and I had to take a step forward…” [via @partidazocope/@Sport_Witness]

Sergio Gomez: “Things have gone well [since joining #ManCity] and I’m very happy with how things are going both at the club and at the national team…” [via @partidazocope/@Sport_Witness]

Sergio Gomez: “I consider myself versatile. I’m available for whatever the coach asks. At #ManCity, they ask me to play full-back and with [Spain U21 manager] Luis de la Fuente, I’d always played right-wing, and he likes me to play there…” [via @partidazocope/@Sport_Witness]

Joel Ndala (16) has been named in @guardian_sport's Next Generation 2022 - a list of the 20 best talents at #PL clubs. ⭐️🔵

 

Taylor Harwood-Bellis: "Obviously it's difficult seeing #ManCity sign another centre half, but if you see the quality of the centre half they have signed it is a difficult one. He [Manuel Akanji] is unreal along with the other ones..." [via @TimesSport]

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/manchester-citys-signing-of-manuel-akanji-was-hard-to-swallow-admits-taylor-harwood-bellis-n8qcwq0t2?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1664268789

Taylor Harwood-Bellis: "I just focus on my job at Burnley. I can only do so much, I'll keep putting in performances and doing my best. Whatever happens, happens. If I break in [the first-team at] #ManCity, then I've achieved my goals. If not I go another route." [via @TimesSport]

Sergio Gomez starts at right-wing for Spain U21 vs Norway U21 in a friendly. 🇪🇸🔵 @ManCity

Taylor Harwood-Bellis: "For me, the best thing was to go on loan, especially with the manager being Vincent Kompany as well. We're playing a similar way to #ManCity and I feel I've made a good decision, we'll see where it goes next season..." [via @TimesSport]

John Stones is expected back at #ManCity on Wednesday to be assessed by club medical staff, after sustaining a hamstring problem with England. He is likely to undergo a scan before a decision is made on his availability for Manchester United (H) on Sunday.

[via @RobDawsonESPN]

Wishing Fabian Delph all the very best in his retirement from football! 💙

https://twitter.com/primevideosport/status/1151445062200549378/video/1

🏆 League Cup [x3]
🏆 Premier League [x2]
🏆 FA Cup [x1]

"Fabian [Delph] was key to our first #PL [title win]..."

Ederson is on the bench for Brazil vs Tunisia in a friendly. 🇧🇷🔵 @ManCity

Manuel Akanji is ruled out for Switzerland vs Czech Republic tonight due to suspension. 🇨🇭🔵 @ManCity

Erling Haaland starts for Norway vs Serbia in the UEFA Nations League. 🇳🇴🔵 @ManCity

Rodri starts for Spain vs Portugal in the UEFA Nations League. 🇪🇸🔵 @ManCity