First to the ongoing Alexis Sanchez saga, with two national titles suggesting the Blues are still in the hunt for his signature.
The Times’ Paul Hirst writes: “Manchester City have not given up hope of signing Alexis Sánchez and are considering launching a bid to capture the £50 million-rated Chile forward before the transfer window closes a week today.”
The report continues: “Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, maintains that he would rather let the 28-year-old leave on a free transfer next summer than allow his star forward to join City in the present window, but Pep Guardiola remains hopeful of completing a deal before next week’s deadline.”
There’s a similar theme from Miguel Delaney in the Independent, who reported yesterday: “Manchester City will make one last push for Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez in the last week of the transfer window, as they seek to complete their transfer business with a star signing.”
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Elsewhere, City’s reported pursuit of West Brom defender Jonny Evans pops up across a number of news outlets.
“Jonny Evans is set to complete a £30million switch to Manchester City next week,” reckons Mirror reporter James Nursey.
“The Blues are poised to return with another offer for West Brom defender Evans, after having an £18m bid rejected.
“Boss Pep Guardiola has spent over £200m already this summer — including £130m on full-back trio Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Danilo. Now he is determined to land the former Manchester United centre-back ahead of next Thursday’s 11pm deadline.”
Finally to a new name in the speculation stakes: Aaron Martin Caricol
Sport Witness reports: “Catalan outlet Sport claims Manchester City are offering €20m for the 20-year-old, and the clubs are currently in negotiations.
“Despite his young age, Caricol is currently Espanyol’s first option for the left-back position, and as mentioned in the story, even Real Madrid were interested in signing him at one stage.
“Aaron has recently signed a new contract which runs until 2022, and has a release clause of €30m until next summer. After June 30th 2018, it will be raised to €40m.”
