TXIKI Begiristain declared himself pleased with City’s transfer business and squad balance after the summer window.
In came Ilkay Gundogan and Savinho, out went Julian Alvarez and Sergio Gomez. A £124m profit added to the positivity around the Etihad after deadline day.
But football never stands still and City know there are plenty of unanswered questions ahead – not least because a decision on the club’s charges for alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules is set to be given at some point in the next few months. There are key men at the club out of contract in 2025, important players who are not getting any younger, and some positions only an injury away from looking very thin in numbers.
M.E.N. Sport has looked at the main issues facing City:
■ GUARDIOLA CONTRACT
The biggest story for City this season – on the football side at least – will be Pep Guardiola’s contract. He has offered an insight into his mindset over the summer, but has now drawn a line under questions and refused to talk about his future when asked last week. He is expected to leave, but has left the door tantalisingly open and said: “If you love what you do, why should I stop? I like it – as much they hired me – so let’s go.”
This story is from the September 06, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 06, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Guardiola explains why Phil stayed on the bench for Bees clash
PEP Guardiola decided against bringing Phil Foden back for City against Brentford for two reasons.
"Ominous for City fans...' All to play for as City case over the 115 begins
BOMBSHELL news in the world of City charges as we now have a date when the hearing will begin.
'Wrong decision' to scrap winter fuel cash
LIBERAL Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said there will be a “lot of people who are elderly” who will “struggle this winter” as a result of means-testing the winter fuel payment.
Thousands evacuated amid rising floodwaters
ANOTHER night of torrential rain across central Europe has forced massive evacuations in the hardest hit areas in the Czech Republic, where floods reached extreme levels on Sunday.
'West will not be bullied'
THE West will not be bullied by Vladimir Putin’s threat of all-out war with Nato if Ukraine is given permission to use Western weapons to strike inside Russia, David Lammy said.
I've made £100k selling second-hand clothes
A WOMAN has made £100,000 reselling secondhand clothes on Vinted and Depop.
Cherished son dies at 21: 'He was wonderful'
A MUM has told of her heartbreak at the sudden death of her son.
Disabled Oasis fans slam ticket ballot
OASIS fans needing accessible tickets to the band's additional London shows have claimed the ballot process was 'pure and utter discrimination.'
Sisters create buzz with their amazing bakes
PAIR BEHIND BUZZY BEE 'BROOKIE' SHOP LAUNCH NEW VENUE IN CITY CENTRE
Brute posed as 'caring neighbour' to rob victim
CAREER CRIMINAL OFFERED TO HELP 81-YEAR-OLD WALK HOME BEFORE HOUSE RAID