Gary Gowers

Sporting director Hugo Viana reveals Hugo Viana Man City data tracks 650,000 players, but insists traditional scouting remains vital for signings.

Tijjani Reijnders opens up on his £52m Man City exit, admitting financial motives behind his summer transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah.

Bayern Munich have reportedly identified Erling Haaland as their preferred long-term replacement for Harry Kane, although City supporters shouldn’t expect an approach any time soon. TEAMtalk report that the German champions want to put themselves in a position for a future move for Haaland once Kane’s time in Munich comes to an end. There is […]

Karim Cassim has completed the unusual journey from City to Manchester United after leaving City’s academy. The 17-year-old midfielder has made the short move across Manchester to continue his development at United, having already played for City’s Under-18s and represented England at Under-17 level. Cassim’s departure had been expected since the summer, when United were […]

Rodri scored plenty of important goals during his seven years at City, but none will come close to the one that beat Inter Milan in Istanbul. His strike in the 2023 Champions League final secured City’s first European Cup and completed the Treble under Pep Guardiola. Three years later, and with Rodri now at Barcelona, […]

Ayyoub Bouaddi had already packed plenty into his career before joining Man City at the age of 18. He had played almost 100 senior games for Lille, appeared in the Champions League and represented Morocco at a World Cup. Away from football, Bouaddi had passed his school exams a year early, begun studying mathematics and […]

Erling Haaland is among the first City players in action during the international break, with Norway beginning their Nations League campaign against Denmark tonight. Ruben Dias could also feature as holders Portugal face Wales, while Abdukodir Khusanov and Uzbekistan have a friendly against Iran earlier in the day. Haaland begins Nations League campaign with Norway […]

Enzo Maresca insists he prefers a 1-0 win over a 5-3 thriller after Manchester City scored five against Sunderland at the Etihad.

Erling Haaland topping the latest Premier League player rankings leads Wednesday’s City news and talking points. Rayan Cherki has climbed into the top 10, Iliman Ndiaye is making a good early impression, and Enzo Maresca has given the players staying behind during the international break a couple of weeks off. Haaland named Premier League’s best […]

Enzo Fernandez probably knew he wasn’t going to get a cosy, warm welcome everywhere after returning to England from the World Cup. The Argentina midfielder arrived back with plenty of attention following a controversial tournament and then completed a British-record £125m move to Man City. There were questions about the fee, his character and where […]

Rayan Cherki has climbed into The Athletic’s top 10 Premier League players after an excellent start to the season with City. The 23-year-old has moved up six places from 16th to 10th in the latest ranking, putting him alongside two of his City teammates near the top of the list. Cherki earns more praise after […]

Erling Haaland has been ranked as the best player in the Premier League by The Athletic, with Man City placing 10 players in its latest top 50. Haaland keeps top spot in the September rankings after City’s perfect start to the Premier League season under Enzo Maresca. Three Man City players make Premier League top […]