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Transfer Talk: Matheus Nunes – The midfielder who could possibly replace Gündoğan at Manchester City
Coming into this season, Manchester City have a stacked midfield. With Kevin de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Rodri, İlkay Gündoğan and new signing Kalvin Phillips, their midfield department is vastly better than the majority of the teams in England as well as the rest of Europe. However, Gündoğan’s contract is ending in June 2023,…
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Under the microscope: İlkay Gündoğan – Does the versatile midfielder deserve a contract extension?
When Manchester City signed İlkay Gündoğan from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016, it was expected that he would add versatility to the midfield, with the ability to play centrally in a deeper role as well as in an advanced position. And he definitely showed his spectacular versatility. In the stacked Manchester City squad,…
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Transfer Talk: Joško Gvardiol – The Croatian defender could be Nathan Ake’s ideal replacement
For years until Ruben Dias’ arrival, Manchester City have had problems at the centre-back position. But since the Portuguese man’s consistent performances, the centre-back issue seems to have been solved. However, with the possible departure of Nathan Ake to Chelsea, the Cityzens may need to bring in a replacement. There are a number of alternatives…
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Under the microscope: Reliable Rodri – Why Manchester City want to extend the contract of the Spanish midfielder
When Rodrigo Hernández Cascante signed for Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2019, the team expected him to be the long-term successor to Fernandinho. Three seasons later, he has done exactly that. According to Transfermarkt, the Spaniard’s market value has risen from €2.5 million in June 2017 to €80 million five years…
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Can Haaland Fire City to the UCL Title?
For all of Manchester City’s undeniable brilliance, there remains a similarly inevitable weakness that continues to undermine the side’s ability to succeed in the Champions League. While City’s galaxy of talented and technically brilliant midfielders consistently dominate matches, for example, they are occasionally let down by both a lack of ruthlessness in attack and weakness…
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Under the microscope: Why Bernardo Silva should be retained by Manchester City amid interest from other clubs
Since his arrival from AS Monaco in the summer of 2017, Bernardo Silva has established himself as a key man in the Manchester City squad. He played at least 2,000 minutes in all but one of his seasons at the Etihad Stadium. However, other elite clubs across Europe have registered interest in the Portuguese international,…
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Under the microscope: Cole Palmer – Why the youngster should go out on loan
Manchester City have a plethora of attacking talent at their disposal with the likes of Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden capable of playing across the front line, not to mention Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez as well, who will arrive this summer. And this is excluding Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus,…
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Under the microscope: Should Manchester City give Riyad Mahrez a new contract?
Amidst a busy summer for Manchester City in the attacking areas, which has seen the arrival of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez from Borussia Dortmund and River Plate, respectively, and potential departures of Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, one attacker who is set to be handed a new contract is Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian superstar’s…
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Under the microscope: Should Manchester City keep hold of Raheem Sterling?
Raheem Sterling arrived from Liverpool to Manchester City in the summer of 2015. One season later, it looked like one of the worst transfers of 2015-16. However, the arrival of Pep Guardiola in the summer of 2016 revived Sterling’s career and made him an important player at the Etihad Stadium for years. However, the increase…
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Under the microscope: Jack Grealish – A disappointing first season at Manchester City
When Manchester City signed Jack Grealish from Aston Villa for a fee of €117.5 million in the summer of 2021, the expectations were sky-high for the then 25-year-old. However, one season has passed, and the Birmingham-born winger has disappointed massively for the Cityzens. Grealish may have won the Premier League title in his debut campaign…