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£17m Manager ‘On Shortlist’ to Eventually Get Man City Job
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Manchester City are monitoring Vincent Kompany ahead of potentially offering a romantic return to the Etihad Stadium

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Manchester City have pinpointed Vincent Kompany as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola despite being on the brink of taking over at Bayern Munich.
The Sky Blues will keep tabs on how the Belgian tactician adapts to fighting for regular silverware at the Allianz Arena if he leaves current employers Burnley.
Uncertainty over whether Pep Guardiola is aiming to remain at the helm for the long-term has led to Manchester City making contingency plans.
Manchester City have included Vincent Kompany on a shortlist of potential candidates who could succeed Pep Guardiola in the Etihad Stadium dugout despite the Burnley boss being on the brink of taking charge of Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

The Sky Blues made history when they became the first English side to win the top flight title in four consecutive seasons, thanks to overcoming West Ham United last weekend to end Arsenal’s hopes of being crowned the Premier League champions, and plans are being put in place for further success.

In the aftermath of retaining the crown, Manchester City chief Guardiola hinted that the 2024/25 campaign could be his final term in the hot-seat due to being prepared to enter the final 12 months of his contract, and sporting director Txiki Begiristain has started assessing managers who could be tasked with building on a memorable period for the club.

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Kompany could seal a romantic return to Manchester City later in his managerial career, according to GMS sources, as he has been added by the reigning Premier League champions’ key decision-makers to a list of candidates to keep an eye on ahead of Guardiola’s eventual departure.

It is understood that the Belgian tactician is on the cusp of embarking on a fresh challenge as he has reached a verbal agreement to take over as Bayern Munich’s new head coach, following Thomas Tuchel’s exit at the end of the season, and discussions have begun between his suitors and Burnley.

GMS sources have been informed that Manchester City are seeing Kompany’s opportunity to fight for regular silverware at the Allianz Arena as an ideal chance to monitor how he handles a pressurised job where he is expected to continually challenge for the Bundesliga title and Champions League glory.

Vincent Kompany’s managerial record compared to Pep Guardiola

Vincent Kompany

Pep Guardiola

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191

879

Won

84

652

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54

120

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53

107

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322

2247

Goals against

243

726

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The former central defender already has an affinity with the Sky Blues’ fanbase thanks to enjoying a fruitful spell at the Etihad Stadium during his playing career, making 360 appearances and lifting silverware on 12 occasions, resulting in him remaining on the hierarchy’s radar despite being unable to keep Burnley in the Premier League.

Although Kompany appears to be on his way to Germany, with Bayern looking to reach a compromise despite his current employers seeking a compensation package worth in the region of £17million, Manchester City will continue keeping tabs ahead of potentially offering a route back to familiar surroundings.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Vincent Kompany has been defeated on all three occasions he has come up against Manchester City during the early stages of his managerial career, conceding 12 goals along the way

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GMS sources have been told that it is unclear whether Guardiola will be open to penning a contract extension to remain in charge of Manchester City beyond the end of the fast-approaching 2024/25 campaign, resulting in key figures behind the scenes being forced to make contingency plans.

Although there is a general belief that the former Barcelona head coach will remain at the helm for one more year, allowing him to see out the remainder of his current agreement, the possibility of him committing his long-term future to the club as he looks to make further history at the Etihad Stadium cannot be ruled out at this stage.

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Kompany, who has been described as ‘exceptional’ by Guardiola after playing under him during the latter stages of his career, is understood to be among the names on Manchester City’s radar as they have been made aware that they could be forced into seeking a fresh face in the dugout sooner rather than later.

But the 38-year-old will be under no illusions that replacing the current Sky Blues chief, who has been ranked as the best manager in the world by GMS, will be a difficult challenge after a period which has seen the club become a dominant force and winning trophies on a regular basis.

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Man City could target £100m ‘exceptional’ Pep favourite after Paqueta transfer blow

Suraj Radia
Updated: 23 May 2024 18:12 BST
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Lucas Paqueta could face a significant ban after being charged by the FA for betting offences in a move which could have major implications on Manchester City’s summer but also Newcastle’s.

Paqueta has been a long-term target for City but the Premier League champions were waiting until the FA had finished investigating the West Ham star, having looked into potential breaches last summer.

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Although Paqueta has responded by claiming his innocence and insisting he will fight the charges, the Brazilian has been accused of getting booked intentionally on multiple occasions, which could even result in a lifetime ban.

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City had agreed to sign Paqueta for more than €80 million last year but the move fell apart after the revelations and they were hoping for a positive outcome in order to resurrect the transfer this summer.

However, the charges mean that City are unlikely to pursue their interest and could move onto other targets, such as Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes.

Guimaraes has a release clause of £100m (€117.4m) which is valid for the month of June and City boss Pep Guardiola has been a long-time admirer of the 26-year-old, meaning a transfer could accelerate in the coming weeks.

© IMAGO – Bruno Guimaraes recently signed a new contract with Newcastle with a release clause.
’Exceptional’ Guimaraes likely to be a target of Guardiola
Guimaraes has established himself as one of the standout performers in the Premier League since joining Newcastle for €42m in January 2022, providing 16 goals and 14 assists from defensive midfield in that time.

No player in the Premier League won more ground duels than the Brazilian last season (268) and he also covered more ground than anyone else, leading to interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona as well as City.

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Newcastle would demand Guimaraes’ release clause in full and have no intention of negotiating to sell their star man after it expires in June, while the player himself has continued to stress his desire to remain at St James’ Park.

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However, the player has been called ‘exceptional’ by Guardiola and is believed to be high on City’s shortlist, particularly due to the appealing release clause.

With no other teams likely to have the means to meet Guimaraes’ release clause, the Magpies favourite may be faced with a tough decision if City make their move, with Paqueta likely to live in regret as he fights to prove his innocence in the coming months.

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£300k-a-week Man City star who Pep called “irreplaceable” ready to leave.

One Manchester City star is now looking to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer despite Pep Guardiola’s admiration for him, according to a new report.

Man City exit rumours
Pep guided Man City to a historic fourth successive Premier League title this past weekend, with a 3-1 win over West Ham on the final day ensuring City would pip Arsenal to the trophy.

However, despite City sitting top of the pile in six of the past seven seasons, it could be a summer of change on the blue side of Manchester. There have been rumours on a number of star players potentially leaving the Etihad, with Kevin de Bruyne’s future unclear amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, first-choice goalkeeper Ederson could also head for the exit door, with the Brazilian also having interest from the Saudi Pro League. Stefan Ortega’s future could also be decided in the next few weeks, with new contract talks stalling.

To make matters worse, an outfield star seemingly has his heart set on a move away over the coming months.

Bernardo Silva ready to leave Man City
According to Football Insider, Bernardo Silva has made a transfer decision and wants to leave the Etihad this summer. Paris Saint-Germain have made the midfielder a top target, with the £300,000-a-week star is now ready to quit after winning a sixth Premier League title in seven years.

Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring for Manchester City.
Silva, who arrived from AS Monaco, has been a key performer under Guardiola in recent years, but it looks as if his days in Manchester could now be numbered.

As can be seen, his stint with the Sky Blues has been extremely successful, with Guardiola praising the 29-year-old on a number of occasions.

“Everybody loves him and we want him. He’s really important for him to stay with us”, said Guardiola after Silva’s FA Cup double against Newcastle United in March.

Back in October, the City boss also called Silva irreplaceable: “I could stay here and talk for 10 minutes on what Bernardo Silva means for me and our team. He is a player that is beyond good in all departments – solidarity, intelligence, he understands everything.

“We are in love with him. The problem is he has no big cars, he dress maybe not for high style. He is humble and everybody loves him in the locker room. We were lucky not to lose him. He is irreplaceable. I know he is happy here.”

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Manchester City first-team players were reportedly left disgruntled by Pep Guardiola’s change to the schedule at the City Football Academy earlier this year.

The Sky Blues clinched a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday afternoon, beating West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium to secure their sixth title in seven years ahead of runners-up Arsenal.

Phil Foden’s first-half brace and a second-half strike from Rodri to restore the two-goal lead secured Manchester City’s third trophy of the campaign, following success in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, and ahead of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup Final.

The Cityzens can win their fourth trophy of the season with a win over Manchester United this weekend, with Manchester City having the opportunity to become the first club to win back-to-back Premier League and FA Cup trophies.

Sunday’s Premier League title success was Guardiola’s 17th major trophy at the Etihad Stadium, with the Catalan having also won a landmark treble last season, lifting the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Emirates FA Cup.

The 53-year-old has maintained high standards since arriving in east Manchester in 2016, but could leave the club at the end of next season, with Guardiola out of contract at the Etihad Stadium in 2025.

Manchester City are unbeaten in their past 35 matches across all competitions, and the Blues’ recent title success could have been impacted by Guardiola’s decision to make a major change to first-team training at the City Football Academy.

Paul Hirst has revealed that Guardiola ‘annoyed’ players by changing training times in January, with the manager standing by his decision despite unhappiness from some members of the squad.

Manchester City have played 58 matches so far this season; with 43 wins, 11 draws and four defeats during the 2023/24 campaign to date.

Guardiola’s side will play significantly more matches next season, with an increase in Champions League fixtures and the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in America.

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Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Manchester City might not need to sign a new goalkeeper if Ederson leave the club this summer as Stefan Ortega could be ideal to replace him as first choice.

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Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Romano praised Ortega for how well he’s played when he’s had to cover for Ederson, who’s had some injury problems in recent times.

Ederson has shone as Man City no.1 for many years now and it seems a gamble not to sign a top class replacement, but it seems Romano rates Ortega highly enough to step into the role.

Saudi Pro League clubs could be eyeing up Ederson, and Romano says City will ultimately leave it down to the Brazil international to decide whether or not to move on from the Etihad Stadium.

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“Another story to watch with City could be the future of Ederson. There is, from what I’m hearing, a concrete chance for the Brazilian goalkeeper to leave City in the summer transfer window,” Romano said.

“There is interest from Saudi and other clubs, so we could see some movement in the goalkeeper market this summer. We’ll have to see what happens with the likes of Jan Oblak, Aaron Ramsdale and Bento, and it looks like Ederson could also be part of this domino. Man City will leave it to the player, they are aware of Saudi interest and won’t stand in his way.

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“Man City are considering moving for another goalkeeper in the summer, and also they have Stefan Ortega at the club and he’s been fantastic, always very special whenever he plays, like that save against Son Heung-min that made such a big difference in the title race.

“In terms of a replacement, I personally think the best fit for them could be Ortega, who is already at the club. He’s shown he’s a fantastic goalkeeper and in my opinion he’s ready to be their first choice.”

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TRANSFERSPep Guardiola and 381-appearance star offered shock switch to MLS club – ‘growing confidence’ surrounding dealPublished: 10:45 on May 22nd 2024 | Last Updated: 10:37 on May 22nd 2024By Harry Winters
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Manchester City pair Pep Guardiola and Kevin De Bruyne could make a sensational switch to New York City FC in the MLS.

Both manager Pep Guardiola and senior midfielder Kevin De Bruyne are out of contract at the Etihad Stadium next summer, with the growing potential for the pair to leave the club at the end of their current deals in 2025.

Guardiola has been at Manchester City since 2016 and the 2024/25 campaign is set to mark his ninth season in charge in east Manchester, meanwhile Belgian midfielder De Bruyne has been with the club since August 2015.

De Bruyne has made 340 appearances under the management of Guardiola, with the 32-year-old having become a six-time Premier League winner last weekend, and also surpassed the 100-goal mark for the Sky Blues this season.

The midfield star has 180 direct goal involvements in 260 Premier League appearances, and despite plans for Saudi Pro League to make major offers to the player, the Belgian international is set to remain at Manchester City this summer.

Manager Guardiola has taken charge of 471 matches and lifted 17 major trophies to date, becoming the first manager to win four consecutive Premier League titles as a result of Sunday’s historic win over West Ham.

The 53-year-old has won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Emirates FA Cup, League Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FA Community Shield during his glittering spell at Manchester City.

Guardiola and De Bruyne could both be set to conclude their penultimate campaign at the club