Emmanuel Adebayor has vowed to produce the best season of his career after being handed Manchester City’s No.9 shirt.

Robinho will head back to Manchester City after being told that his loan agreement with Santos will be terminated.

Javier Garrido has completed his move from Manchester City to Lazio.

Lazio complete the signing of left-back Javier Garrido from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.

Nedum Onuoha tells a story of how Alex Gibson continually encouraged City’s Academy hopefuls to reach for the stars.

Mario Balotelli's agent says the teenage striker is "anxious" to complete his protracted move to Manchester City. However Mino Raiola flew back to Italy from Manchester on Thursday night and admitted a deal is not yet in place.

Former Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has slammed the Blues' transfer policy and reckons they will not be title contenders this season.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is expecting Robinho to return to Eastlands ahead of the new season.

Mark Hughes is planning a raid on the Blues to take Roque Santa Cruz, Stephen Ireland and Craig Bellamy to his new club Fulham.

Former Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has criticised the club's transfer policy, claiming that the instability caused by their extensive recruitment will prevent Roberto Mancini from mounting a title challenge.

Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has been appointed on a two-year contract to become the successor to Roy Hodgson at Fulham.

We asked who you would be in your Manchester City first XI - and almost 2000 of you responded.

Roberto Mancini insists Micah Richards will not be sold this summer but has told the Manchester City defender he must improve his concentration levels.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito is hoping to sign Manchester City left-back Javier Garrido for £2m. Meanwhile, reports suggest City are on the verge of signing Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan.

Manchester City's transfer outlay since the start of the Premier League is nearing £500million. Check out EVERY buy in our comprehensive list.

Roberto Mancini has told Micah Richards that he has a big future at Manchester City – if he gets his head right.

Yaya Toure made an impressive debut as Manchester City beat Club America on penalties at the Georgia Dome.

Mark Hughes has opened talks to become the new manager of Fulham, according to sources close to the former Manchester City and Blackburn boss.

Mario Balotelli's move to Manchester City has moved a step closer after Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti revealed the striker is on his way out of the club.

Emmanuel Adebayor reckons that Mario Balotelli’s arrival can only be good for City.

Gareth Barry is backing Roberto Mancini’s planned rotation policy as City’s galaxy of stars get ready to fight it out for a place in the starting line-up.

Check out how Manchester City's squad breaks down with regard to the new Premier League rules.

Shay Given returns to the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly international against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Joleon Lescott admits he has to repay Manchester City after a ''frustrating'' first season at the club following a £22 million move from Everton last summer.

Manchester City target James Milner could end up staying at Aston Villa, manager Martin O'Neill has suggested.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill says Manchester City are not prepared to meet the Midlands club's valuation for midfielder James Milner.

Carlos Tevez has urged Liverpool striker Fernando Torres to join him at Manchester City, describing his own move to Eastlands as the best decision of his life.

James Milner will "give his best" for Aston Villa if a move to Manchester City falls through, according to manager Martin O'Neill.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson expects star striker Fernando Torres to remain at the club this season.

Wolfsburg managing director Dieter Hoeness is growing sick of the speculation surrounding striker Edin Dzeko and claimed he would not be sold "no matter what offers come in". Meanwhile, Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson expects Fernando Torres to stay at Anfield next season.

Manchester City's bulging squad has handed manager Roberto Mancini a selection conundrum. Look at our assessment here and then select your own side in our special survey.

Roberto Mancini has admitted that Craig Bellamy may not make Manchester City's 25-man squad for the new Premier League season.

Roberto Mancini is poised to sign Inter Milan wonder kid Mario Balotelli for Manchester City within days.

ESPNsoccernet has learned that Manchester City have demanded British record signing Robinho return to England on August 5 to sort out his future at the club.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has reiterated his desire to sign Mario Balotelli, but does not expect a quick conclusion to the saga.

Aston Villa have held what the club describe as "amicable" talks with Manchester City target James Milner and the midfielder will be a member of Martin O'Neill's squad for a pre-season tournament in Portugal.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill holds "amicable" talks with James Milner to discuss the midfielder's future, the club have confirm.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is ready to make a big-money move for Fernando Torres if the striker decides to leave Liverpool.

Stephen Ireland is keen to remain at Manchester City and fight for his place in the side, despite suggestions that he will not form a part of Roberto Mancini's 25-man squad for next season.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is not actively pursuing Liverpool's Fernando Torres, BBC Sport understands

The New York Red Bulls subjected Manchester City to their second successive pre-season defeat in the United States, thanks to a 25-yard winner from Dane Richards.

City slumped to a second defeat on their pre-season tour to North America.

New signing Aleksandr Kolarov says that Robert Mancini's ambition to win the Premier League and Champions League was a key factor in his decision to join City.

Manchester City will have to offload around 12 players before the transfer window closes at the end of next month - otherwise they will be left with players they are unable to play.

Manchester City's transfer window spending neared the £90 milliion ($139 million) mark after completing the signing of Serbian international left-back Aleksandar Kolarov from Lazio.

Vladimir Weiss is set for talks with Roberto Mancini to decide whether he needs to go out on loan again. The winger, 20, is determined to make it at City – but is aware he may need a temporary move elsewhere to gain more first-team experience.

Kolo Toure believes that City can win the Premier League title this season – with a little help from his kid brother. The Blues captain, 29, could not hide his delight when his brother Yaya, 27, joined the club from Barcelona for £24million at the start of the month.

Manchester City complete the £16m-signing of left-back Aleksander Kolarov from Lazio.

Manchester City have completed the signing of full-back Aleksandar Kolarov from Lazio, the club have confirmed. The 24-year-old Serbia international had already been granted a work permit and underwent a physical examination in Manchester today.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Lazio and Serbia left-back Aleksandar Kolarov for a reported fee of £19 million.

Former City captain Richard Dunne has told his Aston Villa team-mate James Milner he will love life at Eastlands – as long as he doesn’t expect to play every week. Dunne, the only man ever to have won the Blues’ player of the year award four times, left the club last September to move to Villa Park.

City are stepping up their bid to sign Mario Balotelli – as Inter Milan try to reassure Roberto Mancini a deal can be done. The Blues boss has expressed his concern Inter are trying to ramp up the fee for the 19-year-old striker.

City are stepping up their bid to sign Mario Balotelli – as Inter Milan try to reassure Roberto Mancini a deal can be done. The Blues boss has expressed his concern Inter are trying to ramp up the fee for the 19-year-old striker.

Manchester City slumped to a 2-0 defeat in their pre-season tour game against Sporting Lisbon at New York's Red Bull Arena. Roberto Mancini's side was shorn of the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Gareth Barry, Yaya Toure and Kolo Toure, and had no answer as two first-half goals by Yannick Djalo sealed victory for the Portuguese outfit.

Manchester City new boy Yaya Toure says he turned down overtures from Manchester United because he wants to do "great things'' at Eastlands alongside his brother Kolo.

Manchester City have unveiled their new away kit for next season.

Manchester was a city united on Thursday as an A-to-Z of Maine Road and Old Trafford legends gathered in their hundreds to say a final goodbye and pay a warm tribute to Ken Barnes.

Argentinian Pablo Zabaleta has warned of the dangers of talking up Manchester City's chances before the season has begun.

Argentinian Pablo Zabaleta has warned of the dangers of talking up Manchester City's chances before the season has begun.

Gareth Barry has already made clear his belief that the Premier League no longer has a stand-out Big Four.