Manchester City check in on Premier League star as defender outlines clear transfer stance

Players from Manchester City are being interviewed while on international duty over their respective futures at the Etihad Stadium.

As the international break edges ever closer towards a much-needed conclusion, media from across the globe are taking advantage of players’ time away from their clubs to quiz stars on their respective futures.

Across Saturday night and into Sunday, a number of Manchester City stars have been quoted when discussing futures of themselves and their teammates, as their employers continue to work in the background on securing fresh faces for the new season.

Here is your comprehensive coverage of Manchester City transfer business heading into another week that is expected to bring yet more twists and turns for the treble winners.

Arrivals

Manchester City asked again for the status of the Declan Rice deal on Friday, as they wait for Ilkay Gundogan’s decision. (Fabrizio Romano)

Departures

Aymeric Laporte: “I want (Ilkay) Gündoğan to continue at City…” (Esports RAC1)

Saudi Arabia remain in talks over a deal for Riyad Mahrez, but there is still no green light with Manchester City insisting on an ‘important’ fee. (Fabrizio Romano)

Sergio Gomez: “I haven’t talked to him (Pep Guardiola) about the next season, but I want to stay there. I’m going to go from the first day of the pre-season with a lot of desire to show him that I can have more minutes… The idea is to stay there. It is my wish.” (AS)

Saudi Arabia keep trying for Ilkay Gundogan but Barcelona, Manchester City and Arsenal are ‘obviously ahead’ in the race as of now. (Fabrizio Romano)

Kyle Walker is now in advanced talks with Bayern Munich, with concrete negotiations ongoing and the player keen to join the club. There is currently no agreement with Manchester City, although all parties are optimistic of finalising a deal. (Florian Plettenberg)

Confirmed Deals

Enzo Maresca to Leicester City