Manchester City were handed a boost with the news that Gabriel Jesus sees both his and Sergio Aguero's future at the Etihad.
The Brazil international found starts hard to come by last season, with Aguero netting 32 goals in 46 appearances.
The Argentine's goals fired City to an unprecedented treble of domestic trophies and kept Jesus, 22, out of the side for prolonged periods.
But Jesus says he remains intent on forcing his way into Pep Guardiola's starting XI. "[Aguero] is a legend at the club - he's the top scorer [of all time]," he told the Daily Mail . "Obviously as a player I always want to play, but I'm happy to help and I respect Sergio."
Meanwhile, reports claim that the Blues would consider loaning Joao Felix back to Benfica to secure a move for the Portugal international this summer.
Look back on all the latest City news throughout the day.
Man City bid for 35-year-old goalkeeper
City could be making a shock move for Eibar’s 35-year-old goalkeeper Asier Riesgo.
That is according to the Sun (via SportsMole), who say Pep Guardiola is looking for a back-up option to rival Claudio Bravo amid reports Aro Muric will be loaned out.
City fans make transfer decision
It looks like City fans want Matthjis de Ligt to arrive this summer.
City fans troll Chelsea as Juventus hire Sarri
So Pep Guardiola is not going to Juventus after all despite those reports naming the date he would be unveiled.
But instead it is Maurizio Sarri to take over at Juve, and City fans are seeing the funny side.
Atletico plot huge bid for Fernandes - report
Even though City have been clear they they aren’t interested in Bruno Fernandes, it hasn’t stopped some from linking him to the Etihad.
But now A Bola say Atletico Madrid will bid €50m bid (£44.6m), which could rise to €60m (£53.5m) with add-ons.
Luiz wins player of the Toulon Tournament
Douglas Luiz has had a busy summer already, as the highly-rated youngster won Player of the Tournament at the Toulon Tournament.
Kompany 'to make former City man' coach at Anderlecht
Vincent Kompany is reportedly set to make Craig Bellamy a coach at Anderlecht.
Sarri joins Juve
That will spell the end of the Pep Guardiola speculation once and for all.
Not that there was anything in it in the first place.
City 'prepared to loan Joao Felix back'
Manchester City are considering a deal for Benfica starlet Joao Felix that would see the forward loaned back to the Portuguese club next season, according to reports.
The Blues are among a host of European giants interested in the 19-year-old forward, with Benfica steadfast in their demand for a fee north of £100 million.
City are prepared to pay £105 million to beat off competition from Manchester United and Atlético Madrid, the Mirror claim, as part of an agreement that would see Benfica retain their frontman for a further season.
Full story here.
Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Eden Hazard Real Madrid transfer
Pep Guardiola has given his verdict on Eden Hazard after the Belgian winger secured a move from Chelsea to Real Madrid.
Madrid have made several major signings this summer, of which Hazard is the most expensive, as Zinedine Zidane gets to work on revamping Madrid’s squad after their disappointing 2018-19 campaign.
“The player they’ve signed from Chelsea is a very, very, very good player,” said Guardiola.
“It’s an amazing signing. He’s one of the best players I’ve seen. They’re going to have a lot of fun watching him.”
City fans split over priority for next season
Manchester City supporters are split on what the club’s priority for next season should be as the Blues look to build on an unprecedented treble of domestic trophies.
City pipped Liverpool to the post to retain the Premier League title for the first time in their history by accruing 98 points last season - two shy of the points record Pep Guardiola’s side set in the previous campaign.
Victories against Chelsea and Watford in the EFL Cup and FA Cup respectively handed City the clean sweep of domestic trophies but success in the Champions League eluded the Blues.
City were knocked out on away goals by eventual-finalists Tottenham at the quarter-final stage - the same point at which Guardiola’s men were dismissed in the previous season.
Good morning!
Welcome to our daily Manchester City blog.
Let’s kick things off with a look at what Gabriel Jesus has had to say about his future at the Etihad.
