Manchester City ‘face potential Champions League ban’ over alleged Financial Fair Play breaches

Investigators into Manchester City’s alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations are pushing for a one-year suspension from the Champions League, according to reports.

Allegations that City, who were crowned Premier League champions on Sunday, broke financial rules in 2015 came to light last year due to documents published by Football Leaks.

GETTY

1

The articles included emails from club executives which suggested a sponsorship deal worth almost £60million was paid by the club’s owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group, rather than Etihad Airways.

City have previously broken FFP regulations and were fined by UEFA for doing so, and it has long been reported a second breach could lead to harsher sanctions.

According to the New York Times, the sanction could be a ban from the Champions League.

UEFA’s independent club financial control body, who are investigating the allegations of wrongdoing, are to put forward their findings to the governing body’s adjudicatory chamber over the coming weeks. The report claims they are recommending a suspension from Europe’s elite football competition for at least one season.

Should a ban be confirmed as Manchester City’s punishment, the club would be allowed to appeal and could also take the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. There is little chance any ban would come into effect for next season.

City insist they are cooperating with the investigation and said in a statement the New York Times report is ‘concerning’.

“Manchester City FC is fully co-operating in good faith with the CFCB IC’s (club financial control body investigatory chamber) ongoing investigation,” the statement read.

“In doing so the club is reliant on both the CFCB IC’s independence and commitment to due process; and on UEFA’s commitment of March 7 that it ‘…will make no further comment on the matter while the investigation is ongoing’.

“The New York Times report citing ‘people familiar with the case’ is therefore extremely concerning.

“The implications are that either Manchester City’s good faith in the CFCB IC is misplaced or the CFCB IC process is being misrepresented by individuals intent on damaging the club’s reputation and its commercial interests. Or both.”

As well as the ongoing investigation by UEFA, City are also being looked into by the Premier League, the FA and FIFA.

The Premier League are investigating potential breaches of the regulations concerning signing academy players and third-party ownership, the FA are looking into a payment allegedly made to Jadon Sancho’s agent when he signed from Watford in 2015, while FIFA’s inquiry centres on the signing of eight players from outside Britain who joined City before their 18th birthdays.

---

Dec 04, 2018 · Manchester City could be banned from the Champions League if they are found to have flouted financial fair play rules by a Uefa investigation Manchester City may face Champions League ban
Man City face Champions League ban after 'unconvincing

---

Manchester City 'face potential Champions League ban' over alleged Financial Fair Play breaches UEFA's independent club financial control body are pushing for a one-season suspension from
Manchester City may face Champions League ban after Uefa FFP

---

Football club rejects allegations it evaded financial fair play rules Manchester City defends itself over potential Champions League ban the team faces a potential ban from the Champions
Manchester City, FFP and a possible Champions League ban

---

Q&A on Manchester City, Financial Fair Play and a possible Champions League ban. There are new suggestions that Man City could face a ban from the UEFA Champions League - we've looked at the key
Manchester City face possible Champions League ban over

---

UEFA announced on Thursday evening that the Investigatory Chamber of the independent UEFA Club Financial Control Body had launched a formal investigation into Manchester City over potential Financial Fair Play breaches. While UEFA are yet to state which exact period of time their investigation will
Manchester City defends itself over potential Champions

---

May 21, 2019 · The looming threat of a Uefa Champions League ban threatens to ruin the treble-winning party at Manchester City over the coming days. The Club Financial Control Body's (CFCB) adjudicatory chamber
Uefa launches formal investigation into Manchester City's FFP

---

Manchester City 'face potential Champions League ban' over

---

MANCHESTER City's title celebrations were stopped in their tracks as it emerged the Premier League winners face a Champions League ban for alleged financial fair play breaches. City are believed
Q&A on Manchester City, Financial Fair Play and a possible

---

Man City 'facing Champions League BAN' over alleged financial irregularities. Manchester City have consistently denied any wrongdoing and any suspension would likely trigger a fierce legal battle
Man City react strongly to claims they face a Champions

---

Man City react strongly to claims they face a Champions League ban over 'FFP breaches' A report in the New York Times says Uefa investigators are pushing for stiff punishment for Manchester City

---

Mar 07, 2019 · • Der Spiegel alleged City used into Manchester City FC for potential breaches of financial fair play regulations," it read. Manchester City may face Champions League ban after Uefa
Man City 'facing Champions League BAN' over alleged financial

Odds on Jose Mourinho becoming next Celtic manager SLASHED with David Moyes and Rafael Benitez also in contention

Jose Mourinho is the shock name in the frame to take over as Celtic manager next season.

The odds on the Portuguese boss taking over at Parkhead have been slashed from 66/1 down to 14/1 with bookmakers Paddy Power.

2

A flurry of bets on Sunday saw the price tumble on the 56-year-old, who has been out of management since December.

After leading Manchester United to their worst ever Premier League start, Mourinho was sacked and eventually replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

But now, it appears as though he could be set for a sensational return to club management in the Scottish Premiership.

Spokesman Paddy Power said: “Jose Mourinho and Celtic may not seem like a natural partnership, but the Bhoys do have recent experience in coaches with humongous egos.

“And, actually, both parties have pretty strong links with Champions League success in Portugal.

“It could be viewed as an odd move for Mourinho but, having been linked himself with the jobs at PSG and Bayern, Celtic would fit with apparent approach of targeting one-club leagues.”

The bookies believe current boss Neil Lennon will stay with the reigning champions beyond the end of the season after taking over following Brendan Rodgers’ move to Leicester City. But there are a host of top-class alternatives reportedly in the running.

Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez are also in consideration for the top job, with David Moyes and Steve Clarke in with an outside shot.

2

The Bhoys are currently nine points clear of Rangers in second spot as they look to wrap up an eighth title in a row.

Lennon’s side will also face off against Hearts at Hampden in the Scottish Cup Final in the season’s finale, where they could wrap up their third treble in a row.

---

Odds on Jose Mourinho becoming next Celtic manager SLASHED with David Moyes and Rafael Benitez also in contention The former Manchester United manager has gone from 66/1 to just 14/1 with bookies
Odds on Jose Mourinho becoming next Celtic manager SLASHED

---

Odds on Jose Mourinho becoming next Celtic manager SLASHED

---

Odds on Jose Mourinho becoming next Celtic manager SLASHED with David Moyes and Rafael Benitez also in contention Jose Mourinho is the shock name in the frame to take over as Celtic manager next season. The odds on the Portuguese boss taking over at Parkhead have been talkSPORT 6 days ago
Jose Mourinho emerges as surprise candidate to become next

---

Next Celtic manager latest: Rafa Benitez state of play as David Moyes odds slashed. Neil Lennon remains in the frame but there's been no shortage of speculation as club prepare to announce new boss.
Could David Moyes return to management with Celtic? | The

---

Jose Mourinho to Celtic? Paddy Power slash odds on ex-Man United boss being next Hoops manager. ODDS on Jose Mourinho to become next Celtic boss have been slashed after a flurry of bets on Sunday.
Why Jose Mourinho would consider Celtic job as Mino Raiola

---

Jose Mourinho emerges as surprise candidate to become next Celtic boss after odds slashed on Parkhead move. Jose Mourinho a candidate to be Celtic boss after odds cut from 66/1 to 14/1
Jose Mourinho SECOND favourite to become Hoops' permanent

---

Jose Mourinho is the shock name in the frame to take over as Celtic manager next season. The odds on the Portuguese boss taking over at Parkhead have been slashed from 66/1 down to 14/1 with bookmakers Paddy Power.
Next Celtic manager: Jose Mourinho SECOND favourite to become

---

The odds on Jose Mourinho becoming Celtic manager next season have dramatically fallen from 14/1 to 2/1 over the weekend. He has been out of work since he was sacked by Manchester United in December but reports emerged over the weekend he was offered the Hoops job.
Celtic next manager odds: Manchester United legend in the

---

The odds on Jose Mourinho becoming Celtic manager next season have dramatically fallen from 14/1 to 2/1 over the weekend. He has been out of work since he was sacked by Manchester United in
Jose Mourinho to Celtic? Paddy Power slash odds on ex-Man

---

Could David Moyes return to management with Celtic? by Jack Kitson / 20 May 2019, 12:06 Tweet. It's now been a year, yes a whole year, since David Moyes last managed a football match.

---

Celtic are looking for a permanent replacement Celtic next manager odds: Manchester United legend in the running. Celtic are looking for a permanent replacement
Next Celtic manager latest: Rafa Benitez state of play as

Arsenal started planning bus parade for Europa League final victory before even playing quarter-finals

Arsenal started preparing for a potential Europa League victory parade before they even booked their place in the final.

The Gunners take on London rivals Chelsea in the Baku showpiece later this month, hoping to claim both silverware and a place in next season’s Champions League that final success guarantees.

Unai Emery’s side made it past BATE Borisov, Rennes, Napoli and Valencia to reach the final, and club officials started looking into a potential bus parade while the Gunners were still midway through their knockout campaign.

getty

1

The Daily Mail claim emails exchanged between Arsenal and Islington Council earlier this year concerned a parade should Arsenal win the Europa League, with one reading: “Whilst there is still a long way to go and much to plan, in principle, could you support an event?”

The first communications are said to have taken place on March 6, the day BEFORE Arsenal lost 3-1 in Rennes in the first leg of their round of 16 fixture.

A council member is reported to have agreed to a potential parade the following day.

Arsenal completed a comeback victory over Rennes the week after the first leg defeat, before going on to beat Napoli and Valencia without losing another match to book their place in the final.

“We are all excited to be in the UEFA Europa League final and obviously have to make all the necessary preparations to celebrate with our fans should we lift the trophy,” a club spokesperson said. “This includes contingency planning with Islington Council around possible road closures and safety arrangements.”

Arsenal and Chelsea have been left frustrated at UEFA’s lowly ticket allocation for the final, with each club set to have just 6,000 fans at the 68,700-capacity Baku Olympic Stadium.

---

Arsenal started planning a Europa League victory parade before they reached the quarter-finals. Communication seen by Sportsmail reveals they started putting plans for potential celebrations
Arsenal started planning for Europa League final parade in March

---

Arsenal started planning bus parade for Europa League final victory before even playing quarter-finals Arsenal started preparing for a potential Europa League victory parade before they even booked their place in the final. The Gunners take on London rivals
Norwich parade bus breaks down - One News Page VIDEO

---

Arsenal and Chelsea face each other in an all-English Europa League final this week. Find out kick-off time, date, channel and location plus latest odds, team stats and more right here.

---

Arsenal started planning bus parade for Europa League final victory before even playing quarter-finals Talksport; Watch every goal in Arsenal's run to the Europa League final BT Sport; Arsenal Vs Chelsea: A curious case of evenly matched teams Pain In The Arsenal; Unai Emery pays tribute to 'special' Petr Cech ahead of Arsenal goalkeeper
Europa League final - Chelsea vs Arsenal date, time, channel

---

Arsenal started planning bus parade for Europa League final

---

The Europa League final is still to come but the Blues have already qualified for the Champions League - here, Goal selects their top three performers Goal.com 12 hours ago Also reported by •Mid-Day: Arsenal started planning bus parade for Europa League final victory before even playing quarter-finals
Soccer_uefa_europa News, Scores, Schedule, Stats, Teamsheet

---

Arsenal started preparing for a potential Europa League victory parade before they even booked their place in the final. The Gunners take on London rivals Chelsea in the Baku showpiece later this
Arsenal started planning Europa League parade in MARCH

---

Arsenal started planning a Europa League victory parade before they reached the quarter-finals. READ: How To Get An Affordable Health Insurance Communication seen by Sportsmail reveals they started putting plans for potential celebrations together at the beginning of March, suggesting they were confident of going all the way.
Europa League Winner Odds: Chelsea and Arsenal lead the

---

Arsenal started planning bus parade for Europa League final victory before even playing quarter-finals Arsenal started preparing for a potential Europa League victory parade before they even booked their talkSPORT - Published 1 week ago: Sport24.co.za | PICS: Treble winners Man City enjoy parade Manchester City celebrated their domestic
Europa League: Chelsea condemn 'abhorrent' racism, bans three

---

ARSENAL began plans for a Europa League victory parade in MARCH - before even reaching the quarter-finals. Unai Emery's side, who finished fifth in the Premier League, are set to face rivals
Arsenal started planning Europa League parade in MARCH

---

Arsenal started planning bus parade for Europa League final victory before even playing quarter-finals Talksport Petr looking to Cech out with 'dream' Europa League glory
Bate Borisov nyheter, resultater, tidsplan, statistikker

Transfer news and football gossip: Eden Hazard’s Real Madrid move scuppered, Divock Origi offered new Liverpool deal, Mesut Ozil set for Arsenal exit

talkSPORT.com round up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Thursday’s papers and online…

3

Philippe Coutinho is “not a Barcelona player” and will be the first player to leave the club this summer following their Champions League semi-final defeat by Liverpool. (ESPN)

Liverpool are considering offering a new contract to Divock Origi after the Belgian striker’s two-goal heroics against Barcelona. (Daily Star)

Chelsea’s transfer ban could scupper Eden Hazard’s proposed transfer to Real Madrid. (AS)

Chelsea have yet to hold contract talks with Callum Hudson-Odoi and face a dilemma over whether to sell the 18-year-old this summer or risk losing him for nothing when his deal expires in 2020. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba may not be able to move back to Juventus this summer because his agent, Mino Raiola, has been banned from working as a football agent in Italy until August. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

3

Alexis Sanchez could leave Man United to join Inter Milan this summer, with the Chilean’s agent in talks with the Italian club over a possible move. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Ajax’s 19-year-old captain Matthijs de Ligt has turned down the chance to move to Old Trafford this summer. (Daily Mail)

Ander Herrera will leave United to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this summer and has agreed a £160,000-a-week contract. (Daily Mirror)

Gareth Bale wants to stay at Real Madrid but does not have the full backing of manager Zinedine Zidane. (Sky Sports)

Real Madrid are ready to freeze Bale out of the first team and make him train with the under-23s unless he finds a new club. (The Sun)

3

Arsenal manager Unai Emery wants to offload five senior players this summer, including Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. (The Sun)

Petr Cech has said he accepted his Arsenal career was over “months ago”. (Evening Standard)

Manchester City will look to offload Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus before they sign 19-year-old Benfica forward Joao Felix. (A Bola)

Southampton are planning a £30m move for Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, although the 24-year-old is also wanted by West Ham and clubs in China. (Daily Express)

There will be a replica Premier League trophy at Anfield on the final day of the season on Sunday, while the actual trophy will be at the Amex Stadium where leaders Manchester City face Brighton. (The Times)

---

Transfer news and football gossip: Eden Hazard's Real Madrid move scuppered, Divock Origi offered new Liverpool deal, Mesut Ozil set for Arsenal exit Thursday, 9 May 2019 ( 3 weeks ago ) talkSPORT.com round up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Thursday's papers and online…
Transfer news LIVE: Saturday's latest gossip, rumours and

---

Man Utd transfer news: £55m Rose move collapses, De Gea on Real Madrid, Ronaldo 'priority' 9am: Steven N'Zonzi has refused to rule out a move to Arsenal and admits he could leave Sevilla. The former Stoke and Blackburn man said: "I am feeling very good at Seville but they are not the biggest club in Europe.
Transfer news live: Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs departures

---

Saturday's transfer news, rumours LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal and Tottenham boosts, Eden Hazard latest move to Real Madrid that could net the Blues an English record fee. Hazard has signed a five
LIVE Hazard Liverpool News | One News Page

---

Liverpool prepare £71m hijack for Nicolas Pepe: Mohamed Salah key to transfer LIVERPOOL are preparing a £71million offer for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, it has been claimed.
Google News - Eden Hazard - Meest recent

---

Transfer news and football gossip: Eden Hazard's Real Madrid move scuppered, Divock Origi offered new Liverpool deal, Mesut Ozil set for Arsenal exit.
Transfer news and football gossip: Eden Hazard's Real Madrid

---

Transfer news and football gossip: Eden Hazard's Real Madrid move scuppered, Divock Origi offered new Liverpool deal, Mesut Ozil set for Arsenal exit By Kimberlove 0
Transfer News LIVE updates: Gotze to Liverpool, Man Utd

---

Transfer news and football gossip: Eden Hazard's Real Madrid move scuppered, Divock Origi offered new Liverpool deal, Mesut Ozil set for Arsenal exit talkSPORT.com round up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Thursday's papers and online…
Transfer news and football gossip: Liverpool monitoring USA

---

Transfer news and football gossip: Eden Hazard's Real Madrid

---

Summer Transfer Window Transfer news live: Zidane confident of Hazard deal, Emery's transfer stance, extension offered Live transfer news and all the latest gossip from the Premier League and beyond Premier League How Arsenal's defeat at Leicester impacts the top four battle with Spurs, Chelsea and Man United It was a damaging defeat for Unai

---

Transfer news and football gossip: Liverpool monitoring USA starlet, Higuain could join Chelsea before Arsenal game, Ramsey to sign huge Juventus deal Friday, 18 January 2019 talkSPORT.com round up all the biggest transfer news and latest football gossip from Friday's papers and online…
Liverpool prepare £71m hijack for Nicolas Pepe: Mohamed Salah

---

Tomorrow's final against Arsenal could be the midfielder's last game before a £90million move to Real Madrid. Getty - Contributor Eden Hazard, pictured arriving in Baku, could play his final Chelsea game in the Europa League final[/caption] When asked if winning a trophy would be the perfect way to bow out, the Belgian said: "Yes.
Oceanic Trench

Liverpool news: Joe Gomez returns to training after three months out with broken leg

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has returned to training after three months on the sidelines with a broken leg.

The centre-back, 21, was enjoying a superb season for the Reds before he sustained the injury against Burnley in December.

2

In the 13 Premier League matches the Englishmen started this term, Liverpool conceded just four goals.

And Anfield chief Jurgen Klopp has admitted he will not rush the Gomez back into the fold.

He said: “Joe was out for 15 weeks. That’s long, so he needs to now create the basis again for the rest of the season.”

2

Klopp has also confirmed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could return to first-team training soon.

The midfielder has not featured this season after damaging his cruciate knee ligament last April.

“We’re careful of course,” Klopp said. “He is working, he is doing a lot and I think will be in training in a week again. Then he will be fine.”

Liverpool are currently one point ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table with two months to go, although Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand.

They are next in action against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday.

---

Jack Grealish was punched in the back of the head by a fan during Aston Villa's derby with Birmingham - but had the last laugh by scoring the winner. The Villa star was sucker-punched by the
Aston Villa's EFL fury explained as fans hail transfer news

---

James Milner has revealed the reason behind his strange goal celebration after scoring in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Cardiff . Midfielder Milner converted an 81st minute penalty with an emphatic
mohamed Archives | Latest News, Latest football transfer news

---

Danny Drinkwater could be fined £200,000 by Chelsea for drink-driving charge The 29-year-old midfielder's maximum penalty for drink- ­driving would only equate to two weeks' worth of wages Exclusive
Chelsea star Danny Drinkwater admits drink-driving charge

---

Cox - The Mixer_djvu.txt
audio All Audio latest This Just In Grateful Dead Netlabels Old Time Radio 78 RPMs and Cylinder Recordings. Live Music Archive. Top

---

Hoffenheim have bid farewell to 'pure football joy' Reiss Nelson ahead of his Arsenal. return.. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a productive loan spell in Germany this season, scoring seven goals in 22 Bundesliga games.
Ramsey appears to have played final game for Arsenal - One

---

Danny Welbeck could be offered a new deal by Arsenal. Welbeck, 28, is out of contract in the summer and would be an attractive asset in the summer on a free transfer. Everton, West Ham and Newcastle are reportedly monitoring the progress of the striker to see if a new deal will be offered.
Arsenal news: Gunners consider offering Danny Welbeck new

---

A LOOK INTO ANCELOTTI'S PLANS FOR REAL MADRID: Let's take a look into what we can expect from Real Madrid tactically. First off, the formation is a simple 4-3-3/4-4-2 shuttle formation. In attacking orientation, the system has a backline of 4, an assymetrical 3-man midfield, and a 3 pronged attack which will almost certainly be the BBC.
Zinedine Zidane - Wikipedia

---

Breaking news headlines about Man Utd Transfer News & Rumours, linking to 1,000s of sources around the world, on NewsNow: the one-stop shop for breaking news
Transfer news and football gossip: Liverpool ch | SportSpyder

---

News list for paulo dybala deals manchester united huge transfer by saying he wants to stay at juventus /It was only a couple of months ago that the January transfer window shut and soon it will be time for the summer window to open.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'urges Juventus to sign Mohamed Salah

---

Why VAR won't be used in Championship play-off final. Aston Villa and Derby County will contest the Wembley showpiece. but the EFL have decided to stay consistent, after refusing the use of

---

Celtic news: Colin Hendry says Hoops 'can't fully achieve' 10 titles in a row as Rangers were absent Neil Lennon's side are on the verge of claiming their eighth consecutive Scottish
Celtic news: Colin Hendry says Hoops 'can't fully achieve' 10

---

Transfer news and football GOSSIP: Arsenal eye £4m defender, Liverpool to sign striker on free transfer, Tottenham in double swoop

All the top tittle-tattle doing the rounds in the Sunday newspapers and online…

3

Manchester City have asked to be kept in touch with developments about Lyon’s French international midfielder Nabil Fekir. Fekir, 25, is set to leave his home town club this summer just 12 months after a move to Liverpool fell through at the 11th hour after the results of a medical. Jurgen Klopp is still interested in a player who he almost signed for £53 million but will attempt to get him for a lower fee given his knee problems, although could now face a fight with Man City. (Express)

Liverpool are in talks over drafting in German striker Max Kruse on a free transfer. He’s out of contract at Werder Bremen this summer and a move to the Champions League winners could now be on the cards. (Star)

Ajex starlet Dillon Hoogewerf has signed for Manchester United. The forward, 16, announced his move in an Instagram post having rejected a professional contract offer from the Amsterdam side. (Various)

Bayern Munich has placed a £20m price tag on Germany defender Jerome Boateng, who is being eyed by Arsenal and Manchester United. (Bild)

GETTY

3

Chelsea and Manchester United target Elseid Hysaj has confirmed his intention to leave Napoli this summer, declaring he needs ‘to win something’ in his career. FULL STORY

Tottenham are closing on in a double swoop for Fulham duo Ryan Sessegnon and his twin brother Steven. FULL STORY

Juventus are understood to be preparing a compensation package to prise Maurizio Sarri away from Chelsea. The Italian giants want Blues boss Sarri to replace Massimiliano Allegri in Turin, and must now stump up in the region of £5million to secure their top target. (Independent)

Arsenal could sign defender Eder Balanta this summer in a cut-price deal. Arsenal are shopping for bargains this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League. The Colombian is on the books at Swiss club FC Basel and would cost just £4m. (Star)

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers will test Crystal Palace’s resolve to keep Andros Townsend. With just two years left to run on his contract, the winger is seen as a good option for the Foxes as Rodgers gets a first transfer window to start shaping his squad. Townsend, 27, is valued at around £14million — similar to the figure Palace paid Newcastle to sign him three years ago. (Mirror)

GETTY

3

Aston Villa are set to make their move for loan star Tyrone Mings in the next week. The defender played a key role in helping the Midlands club win promotion back to the Premier League and is keen to join on a permanent basis, and Bournemouth are charging £15m for his services. (Daily Star)

Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering legal action against Barcelona over their pursuit of Antoine Griezmann. The 28-year-old French striker revealed last month he wants to leave the Wanda Metropolitano, sparking rumours of a move to the Nou Camp. But Atletico are understood to feel unhappy with Barca’s tactics to recruit Griezmann, who has a £108m release clause in his contract. (Spanish media)

Follow talkSPORT’s LIVE transfer blog here

---

Transfer news and football GOSSIP: - talksport.com

---

Stay ahead with Sky Sports. Our Transfer Centre has the latest football transfer news, details on done deals, and speculation from the rumour mill.

---

Summer Transfer Window Transfer news live: Christian Eriksen delivers Tottenham bombshell, Liverpool eye James Maddison Transfer news: Christian Eriksen, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Giovani Lo Celso latest Summer Transfer Window From Alberto Moreno to Gary Cahill - The Premier League free agents available this summer Some big names are set to be free
Transfer Centre - Football Transfers News & Rumours | Sky Sports

---

Transfer news live: Man United eye Chelsea youth, Barca want Arsenal stars, Sarri's Juve deal Football.London 11:30 31-May-19 Arsenal want to sign £80,000-a-wk Tottenham star - Transfer Talk This Is Futbol 11:08 31-May-19
~ Transfer news and football gossip: Romelu Lukaku latest

---

talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Monday's papers and online… Manchester United have put a £62m price tag on striker Romelu Lukaku, 26, amid interest from Inter Milan.
Transfer News LIVE: Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool gossip

---

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip. Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool FC latest and
Transfer news live: Christian Eriksen delivers Tottenham

---

Arsenal eye £4m man, Liverpool to sign striker on free, Spurs in double swoop talkSPORT 10:12 Transfer news live: Boss personally contacts Arsenal & Man United target, star prefers Liverpool Football.London 09:35
NewsNow: Arsenal Transfer News & Rumours news

---

Transfer News LIVE: Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool gossip plus Philippe Coutinho latest. The football season is now over and Europe's biggest clubs have retreated to the boardrooms, where they
Transfer News LIVE: Arsenal eye SHOCK Tottenham swoop, Man

---

Hello and welcome to football.london 's transfer blog for 14 April.. We've got plenty of transfer rumours and gossip for you. In north London, Arsenal continue to be linked to various wingers, but their hunt for new players is complicated by the lack of a new technical director.
Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea

---

Transfer News LIVE: Arsenal eye SHOCK Tottenham swoop, Liverpool and Real Madrid battle (Pic: GETTY) Man Utd are targeting Lyon striker Moussa Dembele (Pic: GETTY) United want Dembele. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly chasing former Celtic striker Moussa Dembele.
Transfer news live: Arsenal eye shock £25m - football.london

---

Transfer news and football GOSSIP: Arsenal eye £4m defender, Liverpool to sign striker on free transfer, Tottenham in double swoop Plus, Jerome Boateng available for £20m, Tyrone Mings set for
NewsNow: Liverpool Transfer News & Rumours news

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he views Community Shield as a trophy

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City have won two trophies this season – and are gunning for three more.

City won the Carabao Cup in Feburary and will take on Watford in the FA Cup final in May.

They trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by two points with a game in hand and await Tottenham in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday.

2

But Guardiola cannot understand why the Community Shield, which City won with a 2-0 win over Chelsea in August, is not counted by some as a trophy.

He said: ”The Community Shield? Nobody counts it, that’s the question, I would like an answer.

“The Community Shield maybe counts for last season, but last season when we went on holiday it wasn’t there.

“In Spain and Germany it’s important. We have won two titles this season and have three to play (for) but everyone says one.

“Why play if it doesn’t count? We could have longer holidays.”

Sergio Aguero has handed Guardiola a massive fitness boost having returned to training ahead of the Tottenham trip.

2

The Argentina striker has missed City’s last two games with a muscular problem.

The City squad stayed in London after beating Brighton in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday, a decision Guardiola hopes will prove beneficial.

He said: ”I don’t know how fresh we are, I never know before. In the FA Cup we could have been better.

“Now all eight teams are contenders. It’s the first leg against a tough opponent and we will give it a good go.

“This team has shown they are incredibly focused playing every three days, that’s why we are here.

“We stayed in London to avoid airports, waking up earlier, one hour more, on the bus or the plane. We’ve been out, had lunch together, and it gives us more time to speak and to prepare.”

---

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joined gospel choir Gospeloke on stage at club's parade Guardiola got into the spirit of things, singing and dancing along to Madonna's Like A Prayer
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists his side are

---

Pep Guardiola says Phil Foden is ready to play his part in Manchester City's Premier League title defence after an impressive individual display in our 2-0 Community Shield win over Chelsea. The teenage midfielder set up Sergio Aguero's opening goal - his 200th for the Club - with a fine assist

---

Pep Guardiola refused to dismiss the Community Shield But Guardiola cannot understand why the Community Shield, which City won with a 2-0 win over Chelsea in August, is not counted by some as a trophy. He said: "The Community Shield? Nobody counts it, that's the question, I would like an answer.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joins backing singers on

---

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he views Community

---

Manchester City board member Alberto Galassi has described speculation linking the club's manager Pep Guardiola with a move to Juventus as "unfounded." The Italian champions will be on the hunt
Pep Guardiola echoes Jose Mourinho with Community Shield

---

Pep Guardiola echoes Jose Mourinho with Community Shield declaration. The Manchester City manager clearly isn't content with trying to win four trophies in 2019 - he actually says it's five
Manchester City news: Simon Jordan insists the Community

---

Manchester City have won the Community Shield and Carabao Cup this season; Pep Guardiola is unsure why the season's first trophy is not given much respect; The City boss joked that his side would
Guardiola threatens Community Shield boycott if media doesn't

---

Pep Guardiola refused to dismiss the Community Shield But Guardiola cannot understand why the Community Shield, which City won with a 2-0 win over Chelsea in August, is not counted by some as a
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he views Community

---

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has described the Community Shield as the 'ugly little brother' of domestic football's major trophies. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola yesterday
Confused Guardiola questions relevance of Community Shield

---

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has questioned the relevance of the Community Shield.. With the League Cup already in the bag and having reached the FA Cup final City, second in the Premier
Foden ready to shine, says Guardiola - Manchester City FC

---

Apr 08, 2019 · The Manchester City boss wants a Pep Guardiola wants the Community Shield to be taken more seriously by the English soccer community. If it's not important, he argues, he simply won't
Pep Guardiola, Juventus Rumours 'Unfounded' Says Manchester