Manchester City: August 2008 - news archive

Sunderland 0-3 Manchester City

Shaun Wright-Phillips grabbed a brace as Man City eased past Sunderland 3-0 to record a comfortable victory over the Black Cats.

Midfield deal in offing for City

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes claims in-demand midfielder Michael Johnson will sign a new deal within 24 hours.

Zabaleta chooses City over Juve

Man CityManchester City's new recruit Pablo Zabaleta has revealed he turned down an offer from Juventus to move to Eastlands.

City handed Cypriot task

Man CityManchester City have been drawn against AC Omonia of Cyprus in the Uefa Cup first round.

City poised for defender swoop

Man CityManchester City are close to signing Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta for £6.45m after matching the player's buy-out clause.

City seal winger deal

Man CityMan City have completed the signing Shaun Wright-Phillips and are now lining up a move for Espanyol midfielder Pablo Zabaleta.

Hughes pins hopes on Jo

Man CityManchester City defender Micah Richards could face FC Midtjylland despite suffering concussion against West Ham.

Winger return talk latest

Man CityChelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has reportedly had a change of heart and is undergoing a Man City medical.

Wright-Phillips delivers snub

Man CityShaun Wright-Phillips in not interested in re-joining Manchester City or signing for Everton, his agent Wayne Lindsay has confirmed.

Ireland targets next level

Man CityStephen Ireland is determined to improve under manager Mark Hughes after committing his future to Manchester City.

Cook serves up transfer warning

Man CityThaksin Shinawatra's reluctance to sell Manchester City is hurting manager Mark Hughes in his attempt to sign "three or four players".

City to bring ace back to Eastlands

Man CityManchester City are being linked with a sensational £10million move to bring former star Shaun Wright-Phillips back to Eastlands

City in talks with Hammers ace

Man CityManchester City boss Mark Hughes is set to sign West Ham's Craig Bellamy before the transfer window closes at the end of August.

Richards out of hospital

Man CityMan City defender Micah Richards is set to miss the Uefa Cup qualifier at FC Midtjylland after being concussed against West Ham.

Manchester City 3-0 West Ham United

Three second-half goals, including a brace from Elano, gave City a deserved win over 10-man West Ham at Eastlands.

Torino make City hitman claim

Man CityItalian outfit Torino claim they have signed Manchester City striker Rolando Bianchi on a five-year contract.

Shinawatra offered to resign

Man CityThaksin Shinawatra has offered to resign from the Manchester City board, executive chairman Garry Cook has confirmed.

City sweat on Kompany

Man CityMan City hope to complete the paperwork in time to hand new signing Vincent Kompany his debut against West Ham at Eastlands.

City were close - Wenger

Man CityArsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims he hijacked Mikael Silvestre's medical at Man City to take him to the Emirates.

Germans part Kompany

Man CityMan City have had a bid for Belgian starlet Vincent Kompany accepted by Hamburg, according to the Bundesliga club.

City come back to table

Man CityManchester City have re-opened talks with England Under-21 star Michael Johnson after he rejected the club's last offer.

Hughes eyes striker deal

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes admits he needs to address his striker crisis by drafting in another hitman this month.

Hughes impressed with striker's attitude

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes has revealed Valeri Bojinov's desire to return from another bad injury but admits it a "big ask".

City to see of Gunners raid

Man CityManchester City are ready to head off Arsenal's interest in Michael Johnson by offering him a new long-term deal.

City ace's Three Lions mission

Man CityMichah Richards is disappointed at not securing an England call up and the City starlet vowed to get back into Fabio Capello's plans.

City take £30m transfer gamble

Man CityMark Hughes will be handed £30million to spend on new players before the transfer deadline after Man City took out the massive loan.

Hughes eyes Old Trafford defender

Man CityManchester City are being linked with a raid on Manchester United for out-of-favour defender Mikael Silvestre.

Hughes suffers another striker blow

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes has described Valeri Bojinov's latest injury as a "huge blow" with the striker facing six months out.

Gabby gets Villa off to perfect start

Gabby Agbonlahor scored a quick-fire hat-trick to get Aston Villa off to a great start with a 4-2 win over Manchester City.

Boj job for striker-less Hughes

Man CityValeri Bojinov could return but skipper Richard Dunne misses Man City's season opener at Aston Villa through suspension on Sunday.

Duo defy Santa Cruz warning

Man CityMan City and Tottenham are both still interested in signing Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz despite being told he is not for sale.

Boss looks to Rolando

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes must find a replacement for injured Darius Vassell for the UEFA Cup clash with FC Midtjylland.

City's £12m Santa bid

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes is understood to have tabled a £12million bid for Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Striker blow rocks City

Man CityMan City striker Darius Vassell will miss 10 weeks with a knee injury which will force boss Mark Hughes into the transfer market.

Hughes slams quit talk

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes insists he has no intention of quitting and says he has full control of football matters at Eastlands.

Keeper's quit hopes dashed

Man CityKeeper Kasper Schmeichel admits he will not be allowed to quit Man City despite the fact he is desperate for first-team football.

City insistent over future stance

Man CityExecutive chairman Geoff Cook insists Thaksin Shinawatra is committed to a '10-year vision' for Manchester City.

League to check City owner

Man CityThe Premier League say they would be willing to subject Man City owner Thaksin Shinawatra to a 'fit and proper person' test.

Hughes delivers defender boost

Man CityMan City defender Vedran Corluka will stay at Eastlands despite interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham, says boss Mark Hughes.

City in talks with ace

Man CityMan City star Michael Johnson is said to have re-opened contract talks after reportedly rejecting the terms of a new five-year deal.

Hughes clarifies Ireland position

Man CityManchester City manager Mark Hughes has denied Stephen Ireland will be moving to Sunderland and says he is staying at Eastlands.

Hughes confirms Spurs want defender

Man CityManchester City boss Mark Hughes has admitted Spurs want to sign Vedran Corluka but insists the deal is far from being completed.

Cisse targets PL return

Man CityDjibril Cissé's agent has said that his client is hungry for a move away from Marseille and is targeting a return to England.

City ace future confusion

Man CityTottenham are reportedly confident of signing Man City defender Vedran Corluka, despite Mark Hughes claiming he has had no contact.

Fixture switch boost for City

Man CityManchester City have been given permission to move their Carling Cup second round tie to end a potential early-season fixture pile-up.

Hughes rejects sale talk problems

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes has rejected talk of a crisis after the club was forced to deny owner Thaksin Shinawatra wants to sell up.

Hughes patient over deals

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes insists he is set to keep looking for new players right up until the transfer window closes on August 31.

City's owner claim

Man CityMan City owner Thakisin Shinawatra is not looking to sell up but he is trying to secure new investment, the club has insisted.

Tough month for Hughes

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes admits he will have to carefully manage his squad over the next month as he looks to get off to a good start.

Hughes quiet on defender link

Man CityMan City boss Mark Hughes claims he is unaware of any interest from Spurs over Croatia international Vedran Corluka.

City miss out on defender target

Man CityMoroccan full-back Michael Chretien has rejected the chance to join Man City or Real Betis and signed a new deal at Nancy.

Spurs bid to pinch City star

Man CityTottenham Hotspur boss Juande Ramos is preparing a £7million swoop for Manchester City's Croatian right back Vedran Corluka.

City linked with France striker

Man CityManchester City are being linked with a season-long loan swoop on Marseille for France striker Djibri