Manchester City: June 2008 - news archive

City handed Pompey star snub

Man CityReported Man City and Tottenham target Lassana Diarra has pledged his future to Portsmouth.

Richards ready for fresh challenge

Man CityMan City star Micah Richards wants the side to learn from last season's slump in the second half of the campaign.

Strike ace in demand

Man CitySunderland have joined Man City in the race to hijack Real Mallorca striker Daniel Guiza's move to Fenerbahce, reports say.

Pichichi holder interest hots up

Man CityMan City are among a clutch of clubs looking to hijack Real Mallorca striker Daniel Guiza's move to Fenerbahce, reports say.

Richards ready to go

Man CityMan City defender Micah Richards is already back in training and should be ready for the new season after knee surgery.

Record striker deal struck

Man CityManchester City have agreed a fee - believed to be 19million pounds - with CSKA Moscow for 21-year-old Brazilian striker Jo.

PSV saving up for Isa

Man CityPSV Eindhoven are trying to sign Man City keeper Andreas Isaksson as a replacement for Spurs new boy Heurelho Gomes.

City make Argentine swoop

Man CityThe agent of Real Zaragoza's Argentinian striker Diego Milito has confirmed that Manchester City have made an offer for the player.

City set to join Reds hitman race

Man CityManchester City have reportedly joined Portsmouth in the race to sign Liverpool's Peter Crouch who is valued at over £9million.

Hughes dealt Rovers raid blow

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes has been told Blackburn do not want to sell David Bentley who had been tipped to follow him to Eastlands.

Megastar hopes all but over for City

Man CityRonaldinho's agent claims the playmaker is only in talks with Milan over a summer move despite previous interest from Man City.

Dunne deal D-day looms

Man CityRichard Dunne is set to decide his future next week as Portsmouth prepare one final bid to sign the Manchester City star.

Pod race on hold for Sparky

Man CityGermany striker Lukas Podolski has refused to comment on speculation that he could move to Manchester City after Euro 2008.

City set for Ron pain

Man CityMan City target Ronaldinho has admitted he wants to play in the Premiership next season but Chelsea look favourites to land him.

City dealt playmaker blow

Man CityRussia star Andrei Arshavin would turn down potential suitors Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Manchester City and Newcastle to go to Spain.

Mexican ace confirms Spanish interest

Man CityLoan attacking midfielder Nery Castillo claims three Spanish clubs are wanting to rescue him from Manchester City.

City and Spurs fight for German ace

Man CityManchester City boss Mark Hughes is said to be in a battle with Juande Ramos at Spurs for the services of striker Lukas Podolski.

Blues head to Oakwell

Man CityUefa has confirmed Barnsley's Oakwell ground as the venue for Man City's first qualifying round home game next month.

Barca ace testing the water

Man CityBrazil star and Man City target Ronaldinho appears to be waiting for Chelsea to make a move for him this summer.

Hughes linked with Germany raid

Man CityMan City, Newcastle and Portsmouth are locked in a battle for French-born Ivory Coast international defender Guy Demel, reports say.

Sun won't set on China career

Man CitySun Jihai says he won't quit playing for China despite picking up a five-game ban, while he aims to stay in Europe if he leaves City.

Joorabchian scotches Jo deal doubt claims

Man CityMan City's bid to sign CSKA Moscow striker Jo has been boosted after Kia Joorabchian claimed there are no third-party issues involved.

Keeper deal in pipeline

Man CitySweden international Andreas Isaksson claims he is on the dark over his destination as he gets ready to leave Manchester City.

Jo no-go woe for Blues on cards

Man CityMan City must negotiate the thorny issue of third-party ownership in order to sign CSKA Moscow striker Jo.

Hughes ready to get 'stuck in'

Man CityMark Hughes is weighing up his transfer options before getting "stuck in" to his Manchester City revolution.

Shinawatra still wants Ronaldinho

Man CityThaksin Shinawatra has revealed Manchester City are still trying to lure Barcelona striker Ronaldinho to Eastlands.

Rangers eye City swoop

Man CityAmbitious QPR are being linked with a raid on Manchester City for Wales striker Ched Evans.

Hughes linked with Rovers raid

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes cannot be ruled out of the race to sign want-away winger David Bentley from former club Blackburn.

Hughes eyes £8m Pompey raid

Man CityManchester City are reported to be lining up an £8million swoop for Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra.

City eye £4m Rovers ace

Man CityBlackburn are bracing themselves for a bid from former boss Mark Hughes as he looks to add Chris Samba too his Manchester City squad.

Rovers eye City raid

Man CityDoncaster hope to secure the permanent signing of Man City defender Matt Mills this summer with talks pencilled in for next week.

Hughes confident over key deal

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes is confident captain Richard Dunne will sign a new "substantial deal" to end talk of a move away.

City's Barca hopes fading

Man CityMan City target Ronaldinho could be reunited with Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea, according to the striker's brother and agent.

Timetable set for Russian deal

Man CityMan City have a week to sign Russia ace Andrei Arshavin who has been linked with a switch to Eastlands.

City in Liverpool role link

Man CityAlistair Mackintosh has left his job as Man City chief executive - paving the way for him to take up a similar post at Liverpool.

Ryan rules out rejoining old boss

Man CityBlackburn defender Ryan Nelsen has ruled out a move to rejoin his old boss Mark Hughes at Man City.

Uefa Cup heads to Barnsley

Man CityIt has been confirmed that Barnsley will host Manchester City's Uefa Cup home tie in what will be Mark Hughes' first match in charge.

Johnson interest sparks City rebuff

Man CityMark Hughes is set to head off Everton's interest in Michael Johnson with assurances over the star's City future.

Italian return likely

Man CityBernardo Corradi is back on City's payroll - but only temporarily as he is expected to return to Italy for another season-long loan.

City seek Ronaldinho 'sponsor'

Man CityManchester City are looking for a 'sponsor' to help secure the massive transfer coup of Brazilian star Ronaldinho from Barcelona.

Hughes after Ghanaian star

Man CityMark Hughes is believed to be chasing Ghana starlet Anthony Annan after having previously tried to lure him to his old club Blackburn

Sun headed for City exit

Man CityManchester City defender Jihai Sun is likely to be released as new boss Mark Hughes begins a clearout with Stoke and Bolton interested

Hughes undecided on target

Man CityMan City's move for CSKA Moscow striker Jo is on hold while new boss Mark Hughes decides whether or not he wants the Brazil star.

City eye Sid talks

Man CityMan City, Middlesbrough, Everton and Aston Villa look set to go head to head for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell this summer.

Blues set to rival City for Ron

Man CityRonaldinho's agent says Chelsea are still in the hunt for the Brazilian superstar and Man City target with Barcelona ready to sell.

Nakata in line for Man City comeback

Man CityFormer Japanese international Hidetoshi Nakata is set to come out of retirement and return to England with Manchester City.

Hughes eyes Ewood raid

Man CityMan Utd face competition from Man City for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz who will cost £15m this summer.

City miss Barca ace

Man CityTottenham are closing in on Barcelona's Giovani dos Santos after the Man City target revealed he'll play for the Londoners next season.

Elano eyes massive swoop

Man CityMan City ace Elano has urged new boss Mark Hughes to pull out all the stops to sign Barcelona star Ronaldinho this summer.

Hughes' City vision

Man CityNew Manchester City boss Mark Hughes claims it is a realistic aim for the club to become a force in Europe.

Dunne deal twist for City

Man CityMan City captain Richard Dunne looks set to run his contract down and stay at Eastlands for at least one further season.

Hughes news heads off City exodus

Man CityMan City's appointment of Mark Hughes is expected to head off a potential player exodus with Richard Dunne now set to stay.

City linked with Rovers duo

Man CityMark Hughes could sign David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz for Manchester City if he decides to takeover at Eastlands.