Manchester City midfielder agrees £4m to be at the club (video)

Manchester City have made £34m midfielder Fernandinho their first signing of the summer on Thursday evening and the Telegraph have revealed that the Brazilian has given up £4m in bonuses to push through a move to the Etihad. A pretty big sacrifice, you would think. However, the 28-year-old will be earning £120,000-a-week on a four-year deal after the soon-to-be manager Manuel Pellegrini blessed the deal.

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La Liga forward no closer to Premier League move after big money bid turned down (Video)

Spanish side Sevilla have turned down a £14.5m offer from West Ham for Alvaro Negredo on the same day that they almost concluded the £17m deal to sell Jesus Navas to Manchester City. Was this just a case of the Hammers being unlucky, as the Andalucians had already agreed to part with one of their star players and therefore didn't want to lose another so quickly, or were they aiming too high by even attempting to capture such a player?

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A closer look at Jesus Navas and his struggle to make it to the top

Manuel Pellegrini hasn’t wasted any time in making his mark at Manchester City, bringing in Jesus Navas from the south of Spain after years of speculation linking him to the top clubs in Europe.

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Manchester City agree fee with one-time World Cup winner

Manchester City have agreed a deal for Sevilla winger Jesus Navas, according to BBC. The Spanish winger has been linked heavily with City since the news that Manuel Pellegrini is likely to take over the empty managerial hot-seat at the Etihad but things seem to be moving into the next stages as a fee of around £17m has been given the thumbs up for all parties.

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The negativity surrounding Falcao's move to Monaco (Video)

Like many, I am a fan of Radamel Falcao and his goalscoring abilities. Who doesn't like a natural goalscorer with an eye for the spectacular?

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3 Luis Suarez replacements for Liverpool - statistics and videos

It was revealed today that the man we love to hate, Luis Suarez, will be leaving Liverpool in the summer in search of more money, Champions League football, and a more peaceful environment.

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Managers on the move - the merry-go-round gathers pace

There are a few managers who have have made moves or will move in the summer transfer window. But will they complete their task as tactician and push the team to glory?

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Liverpool enter race for La Liga winger

  

One of the most important lessons to learn in life is, to know your limitations.

I recognised the benefits of this particular mantra fairly early

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Former Arsenal midfielder has the two Manchester clubs chasing his signature in £25m deal

Arsenal fans must be in despair right now. Their one-time favourite Cesc Fabregas is on the way out of one of the biggest clubs on the planet and they have next to no chance in getting him back.

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Premier League trio target move for Gareth Bale

 

Just when we all thought that the Gareth Bale transfer speculation couldn’t get any more interesting...the Mirror reports that Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are all interested in signing the talented 23-year-old.

Not only that but all three are apparently willing to pay

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Is it time for Arsenal manager to pack his bags?

 

Arsene Wenger is now the longest serving manager in the Premier League and the entire league as a whole but I’m led to ask the question is it time for him to go?

This is not due to me having a sly punt on Paul Tisdale being

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The transfer chaos looms

A summer without football is now upon us following last weekend's final matches. Crystal Palace and Watford completed the fixtures in what was really an unexpectedly dull match.

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Did Tony Pulis deserve to go?

Stoke City have made the decision to part company with Tony Pulis after five seasons in the Premiership. The Welshman maintained a steady ship at the Britannia Stadium and the team always finished just below mid-table every year. Pundits and rival fans often criticised their direct style of play and physicality on the pitch, although their manager claimed that they were not just a bunch of thugs trying to intimidate opposition players, but that they were playing to their own strengths. Now that he has gone, can his time be viewed as a success or not?

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A family affair for Edinson Cavani

A few weeks ago it was Edinson Cavani's mum who was spilling the beans on the possible where abouts of her sons future, now it seems not to be outdone the Uruguayan's father has put in his two pence worth with ESPN reporting that should the player move on over the Summer then Spain would be the most likely of destinations.

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Manchester City man wants contract extension under new manager

 With the ex-England midfielder entering his final year at Manchester City, the 32-year-old is keen to tie himself down at the Etihad for as long as possible, but without Mancini at the reins, who had faith in the midfielder, his future is up in the air at the moment.

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