Manchester City: July 2008 - news archive

Newcastle's Joey Barton has until August 13 to respond to a violent conduct charge for his bust-up with Ousmane Dabo in May 2007.

Man City boss Mark Hughes feels the Uefa Cup qualifying campaign has given him a headstart as he looks to find his best side.

Man City striker Valeri Bojinov will miss the Uefa Cup qualifier against EB/Streymur with a thigh strain but may return at the weekend.

Man City have completed their expected signing of Chelsea defender Tal Ben-Haim on a four-year deal subject to a work permit.

Man City boss Mark Hughes is set to start with Vedran Corluka and Elano for the UEFA Cup qualifier against EB/Streymur tomorrow night.

Yossi Benayoun's agent has rejected speculation claiming the Liverpool winger could be sold to Man City or West Ham this summer.

Nancy defender Michael Chretien has claimed he rejected a move to Manchester City to secure a move to Real Betis.

Manchester City have offered star midfielder Michael Johnson a new five-year contract, according to reports.

Manchester City look set to complete the £5m signing of Chelsea defender Tal Ben-Haim this week.

Man City, Fulham, Blackburn and West Ham are all being linked with a raid on Palermo for Australia star Mark Bresciano.

Arsenal new boy Samir Nasri has confirmed that reported Manchester City target Djibril Cisse wants a return to the Premier League.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has admitted that he wants to sign an experienced goalkeeper, sparking reports of a swoop for Brad Friedel.

Valeri Bojinov has suffered a setback as he bids to come back from the knee ligament injury that kept him out last season.

Brazilian ace Jo says he can score lots of goals and make the same impact that Liverpool's Fernando Torres made last season.

Mark Hughes has ended talk of a possible summer move for Michael Johnson by saying he is in his long-term plans at Manchester City.

Manchester City are reportedly close to agreeing a £4million swoop for Chelsea's out of favour central defender Tal Ben Haim.

Craig Bellamy has emerged as Mark Hughes' top target as the Man City boss looks to solve a striker crisis before the new campaign.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has refused to disclose his transfer targets but insists he is trying to sign more players.

Man City could be forced into the transfer market with Benjani set to join record signing Jo in missing the start of the season.

Man City strikers Bernardo Corradi and Rolando Bianchi both look set to seal permanent moves to Italy this summer.

Morocco full-back Michael Chretien admits he is more interested in a move to Spain after confirming interest from Man City.

Man City, Wigan and Portsmouth are among a clutch of Premier League clubs being linked with £10m-rated Lens striker Aruna Dindane.

AC Milan new boy and former top target Ronaldinho has revealed he was never interested in a move to Manchester City.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has insisted young striker Ched Evans will not be loaned out next season.

Manchester City striker Ched Evans has signed a three extension to his current deal at Eastlands to keep him at the club until 2011.

New Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has promised that his new side will avoid embarrassment in their first round Uefa Cup qualifier.

Mark Hughes will not be distracted in his bid to bring the big-guns to Manchester City after failing to sign Ronaldinho from Barcelona.

Mark Hughes will set Manchester City's transfer sights closer to home after failing to land AC Milan-bound Ronaldinho.

Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras has completed a permanent move to Celtic for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

Mark Hughes has confirmed he hopes to make a "number of changes" to his Manchester City squad before the start of the new season.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is closing in on a double deal to be reunited with Lucas Neill and Craig Bellamy of West Ham.

Man City midfielder Michael Johnson is ready to commit his future to the Eastlands club, according to his representative.

Man City are tipped to offer £22m for Ronaldinho to take advantage of Milan's reluctance to meet Barcelona's asking price.

Mark Hughes is reportedly tracking Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim and West Ham's Lucas Neill as he attempts to improve City's defence.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has been told he will not be able to tempt Blackburn keeper Brad Friedel to Eastlands this summer.

Mark Hughes could be missing five key players when Manchester City get their Uefa Cup campaign underway next Thursday.

Celtic will complete the £2million knockdown transfer of Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras in the next few days, claim reports.

Richard Dunne has admitted that Man City's pre-season training has been hard going under new boss Mark Hughes but he is enjoying it.

Manchester City's foreign players have been told by boss Mark Hughes they must be more consistent in the coming Premier League season.

Georgios Samaras is "very close" to signing a permanent contract with SPL champions Celtic, according to his agent.

Mark Hughes has been told he will have to pay £17million to tempt Blackburn midfielder David Bentley to Manchester City.

Manchester City are being linked with Brad Friedel but Blackburn officials say the goalkeeper is not for sale.

AC Milan have claimed Barcelona and Brazil striker Ronaldinho has rejected Manchester City for a move to the San Siro.

The agent of defender Christopher Samba insists the reported Man City target is happy at Blackburn and not looking to leave the club.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is said to be leading the chase to sign Turkish international Colin Kazim-Richards for £4m.

Defender Richard Dunne has committed his future to Manchester City after penning a four-year deal at Eastlands.

Man City boss Mark Hughes admits his job has only just started as he leads the squad for a training camp in Bavaria.

Man City and Chelsea are set to miss out on Ronaldinho who is "90 per cent" close to a switch to AC Milan.

Man City trio Paul Dickov, Geovanni and Emile Mpenza have been released and immediately linked with Blackpool, Hull and Ipswich.

Barcelona have not received any "concrete offers" for Man City target Ronaldinho, sporting director Txiki Begiristain has confirmed.

Man City still hope to sign Brazil star Ronaldinho with boss Mark Hughes eyeing a "positive" outcome for the club.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Brazilian striker Jo for an undisclosed fee from CSKA Moscow.