According to MirrorFootball, Aston Villa are interested in Manchester City defender Micah Richards. It is reported that Manchester City are planning to go after Barcelona defender Dani Alves and if they sign him, Richards will be expendable.

According to James Riach at Sky Sports News, Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz admitted that Robinho has openly admitted that he would like to play for Barcelona. Santa Cruz told Catalunya Radio,

"Of course he talks to us about it .

According to MirrorFootball, Manchester City are preparing to offer £8million and Martin Petrov for Tottenham winger David Bentley.

According to Peter O'Rourke at Sky Sports News, there is no truth in the rumor linking AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso with Manchester City. Gattuso's agent, Andrea D'Amico said,

"There is no truth in the Manchester City link .

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Lyon, and Juventus are leading the way for Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko.

It is also reported that Tottenham are backing out of the race for the French starlet.

According to MirrorFootball, Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic is not interested in joining Manchester City. He told Bild,

"Of course it is flattering to have my name linked with a top club in England ...Manchester City are so rich that they can practically buy any player they want.

According to Ian Ladyman at the Daily Mail, Manchester City are interested in Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell and plan on sending scouts to watch him soon.

According to Simone Bargellini at Sky Sports News, Manchester City are interested in Osasuna duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Nacho Monreal. However the club does not have any desire of selling either unless their buy-out clauses are met.

According to ESPN Soccernet, the agent of Inter Milan defender Maicon admitted that there is no link between his client and Manchester City. Antonio Caliendo said,

""Every day there's a story linking Maicon to a different club .

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City are preparing to offer £5million for Lyon midfielder Miralem Pjanic. However Lyon does not plan on selling any players unless they receive a "big offer." Head coach Claude Pruel said,

"The idea is not to sell unless a big offer arrives.

UPDATE: According to RIchard Torgerson at Sky Sports News, Kalmar FF midfielder Rasmus Elm has admitted that he has had discussions with Everton. He told Aftonbladet,

"Everton are still in discussions also but I don't want to rush a decision.

According to Manchester City's official wesite, Notts County have signed Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel for an undisclosed fee.

According to Sky Sports News, Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is still in pursuit of Everton defender Joleon Lescott despite three statements made by Everton boss David Moyes stating that he isn't selling anybody.

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City midfielder Martin Petrov is unhappy with his future at the club and has admitted that there have been enquiries for him but no offers. He said,

"I don't see City depending too much on me this year, at least from what I have seen from the pre-season friendlies so far"

"No footballer is content with polishing the bench and I am no exception .

According to Rob Stewart at the Telegraph, Sunderland have given up their chase for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne and now plan on going after Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin. Sunderland hope to sign the defender for around £5million.

According to Everton's official website, Everton boss David Moyes admitted for a third time that he will not be selling his players. He told evertonTV,

"We are consistent here ... We told everyone just after last season that we wouldn't be selling any players and they are still here.

According to ESPN Soccernet, Everton defender Joleon Lescott is going to write to chairman Bill Kenwright asking for a move to Manchester City.

It is also reported that Manchester City will go after Porto defender Bruno Alves if they fail in signing Lescott.

According to Sky Sports News, Manchester City boss Mark Hughes confirmed he is interested in Leeds United starlet Fabian Delph. When asked about Delph after today's match, Hughes said,

"We have an interest in the situation .

According to ESPN Soccernet, Galatasaray have signed Manchester City midfielder Elano for about £8million. Elano signed a four-year deal with the club.

According to Everton's official website, Everton have rejected a second bid from Manchester City for Joleon Lescott worth £18million.

According to Manchester City's official website, Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha signed a new five-year deal with the club.

According to Manchester City's official website, Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov is in talks with Parma to join the club on loan.

According to Manchester City's official website, Manchester City have signed Arsenal defender Kolo Toure. Toure signed a four-year deal with the club.

ESPN Soccernet is reporting that the deal is worth around £16million.

According to Sky Sports News, Manchester City are prepared to make a new bid for Everton defender Joleon Lescott after their £15million bid was rejected.

According to ESPN Soccernet, Arsenal's decision to sell defender Kolo Toure to Manchester City could take place in the next 24 hours. Boss Arsene Wenger told Arsenal TV,

"We will see what's happening in the next 24 hours, nothing is decided yet .

According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are now turning their efforts towards Arsenal defender Kolo Toure after losing out on Chelsea defender John Terry.

According to Simon Jones at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City has agreed to pay £15million for Kolo Toure.

UPDATE: According to Manchester City's official website, Sheffield United have signed Manchester City striker Ched Evans for a fee that can rise to £3million.

July 23rd, 2009 According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City have agreed to sell striker Ched Evans to Sheffield United for £1.

UPDATE: According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City have agreed to sell striker Ched Evans to Sheffield United for £1.5million-£3million based on incentives.

July 18th, 2009 According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are prepared to sell striker Ched Evans to Sheffield United for around £1.

According to Stephen Crawford at Goal.com, UEFA is looking to limit the amount of money spent on transfers by clubs. An official statement in UEFAdirect said,

"The aim is for all clubs to be able to live on the income they generate ... A series of incentives and disciplinary action will be examined at the next executive committee meeting.

According to Manchester City's official website, Manchester City have loaned out striker Felipe Caicedo to Sporting Lisbon for the season.

According to Sky Sports News, FC Cologne are interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Elano on loan.

UPDATE: According to Alan Nixon at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are preparing a new bid worth £18million for Everton defender Joleon Lescott. In addition, they are willing to double his wages.

July 17th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Manchester City made a bid around £15million for Everton defender Joleon Lescott.

According to Manchester City's official website, Manchester City boss Mark Hughes confirmed that is not looking to sell defender Nedum Onuoha. He said,

"Nedum is one of our finest young players, he was outstanding for us last season, and I am not looking to move one of our prize assets away from Manchester City.

According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are prepared to sell striker Ched Evans to Sheffield United for around £1.5million.

UPDATE: According to Manchester City's official website, Manchester City have signed Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Adebayor signed a five-year deal with the club.

July 15th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor was granted a work permit.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Manchester City made a bid around £15million for Everton defender Joleon Lescott. However the bid was rejected.

July 16th, 2009 According to Everton's official website, Everton boss David Moyes once again stated that he is not selling anybody.