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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Roberto Mancini appears ready to make a new bid for James Milner after Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill confirmed the player wants to join Manchester City.

Roberto Mancini has admitted Manchester City have been frustrated in their attempts to sign Mario Balotelli due to Inter's asking price.

Didier Drogba's agent has claimed Manchester City have made contact over a move for the striker.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has warned big-spending Manchester City that they will not necessarily achieve success as a result of their extensive financial investment in the first-team squad.

Former Italy international Attilio Lombardo has joined Manchester City's coaching staff, linking up with former Sampdoria team-mates Roberto Mancini and David Platt at Eastlands.

Inter Milan have rejected a €25 million bid from Manchester City for striker Mario Balotelli, according to reports in Italy.

Stewart Downing believes Aston Villa team-mate James Milner will have a fight on his hands to get into the Manchester City side if he moves to Eastlands.

Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca says Manchester United and Manchester City have a "very strong" interest in Mario Balotelli.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Spain midfielder David Silva, after he passed a medical at Eastlands. The winger has targeted Champions League football as his first ambition.

The agent of Serbia winger Milos Krasic says CSKA Moscow are keen to sell the player to Manchester City, rather than his preferred destination of Juventus.

Emmanuel Adebayor says Manchester City are determined to challenge at the top of the table this season.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out a swoop for Manchester City duo Craig Bellamy and Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is eager to retain James Milner but admits it may be difficult if the player asks to join Manchester City.

Manchester City midielder Kelvin Etuhu has been charged with wounding and assault after an incident outside a casino in February.

Juventus are ready to tussle with Manchester City for the signature of Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, who was the Bundesliga's top scorer last season.

Mario Balotelli has welcomed the news that both Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in recruiting him from Inter Milan this summer.

David Villa believes Fernando Torres would never join Manchester City but feels Chelsea and Barcelona are "real options" for the striker.

Benfica president Luis Felipe Vieira has confirmed Manchester City made an offer for David Luiz but insists the defender will stay at the club.

Manchester City manager has admitted he is ready to swoop in for Inter Milan forward Mario Balotelli and says the club possess "more than just an interest" in Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko.

Manchester City have a rejected a £16.7 million offer for Robinho from Turkish club Besiktas.

Shay Given fears Roberto Mancini will be sacked if he does not deliver Champions League football next season.

Manchester City winger Adam Johnson is excited by his side's prospects ahead of the new Premier League season, and insists he is not daunted by the influx of new faces at Eastlands.

Inter Milan have turned down an offer for striker Mario Balotelli from Premier League side Manchester City, according to the player's agent.

New Manchester City signing Yaya Toure admits he was sad to leave Barcelona but says he will return to the Catalan club one day.

Parma have announced the signing of Bulgaria striker Valeri Bojinov from Manchester City.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Yaya Toure from Barcelona on a five-year deal.

Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli could be open to a big-money move to Manchester City, according to his agent.

Martin Petrov has accused Manchester City of being unprofessional towards him as his contract with the club ran out.

Manchester City have agreed a five-year deal to sign Spain international David Silva from Valencia.

Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure will seal a move to Manchester City in the next few days and is set to be a key player at Eastlands, according to his agent.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Ilker Casillas has revealed he is being tracked by both Manchester City and Manchester United.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has said he is interested in signing either Milos Krasic or Edin Dzeko and hailed Barcelona forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Manchester City have all but finalised a deal to sign Barcelona star Yaya Toure for an estimated £27 million transfer fee.

Manchester City are close to completing a £25 million deal to sign Yaya Toure from Barcelona, according to the player's agent.

Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has stressed his desire to move to the Premier League after the World Cup.

Manchester City will pay Joe Cole £110, 000-a-week, plus a staggering £3 million to agents in fees, to persuade the midfielder to leave London and head to Eastlands.

Robinho has not ruled out returning to Manchester City after the World Cup. The Brazil forward spent the second half of last season on loan at Santos. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Manchester City star Robinho has revealed he would be open to linking up with former Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster at Besiktas.

Veteran midfielder Patrick Vieira has agreed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City.

Manchester City have released Martin Petrov, Sylvinho and Benjani after their contracts expired.

Manchester City are prepared to make Fernando Torres the world's richest footballer in an attempt to land the Liverpool striker, but he is ready to turn them down in favour of a move to Chelsea, Soccernet understands.