Previously, the media reported that the city is interesting leader of the defense Burnley James Tarkowski.

However, the Englishman extended the contract with Burnley. According to Manchester Evening News, this has cooled the enthusiasm of "citizens". Now the "blue moon" will consider other options for strengthening the defense.

It is assumed that Johnny Evans (West Bromwich), Samuel Umtiti (Barcelona) and Inigo Martinez (Real Sociedad) remained in the sphere of the City's interests,.

In addition to acquiring new players, the City is working to preserve the existing. So, the manager of the team Josep Guardiola told that the club is negotiating the extension of contracts with Fernandinho, Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus.