Your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, March 13.
Barcelona president sent Erling Haaland message
Manchester City fans are all saying the same thing after Barcelona appeared to rule themselves out of the race to sign Erling Haaland. It was recently reported that a deal to bring Haaland to the Etihad was in place. MEN Sport understands that City have met with the 21-year-old's representatives and that some within his camp are desperate for him to move to Barcelona or Real Madrid.
The Blues' official line is that any news of a deal being confirmed for Haaland is premature. The Borussia Dortmund striker has strong links with City after his father, Alf-Inge, captained the club.
Pep Guardiola's side have longed for a long-term successor to Sergio Aguero after his departure last summer. Their efforts to sign Harry Kane didn't come to fruition, leaving them defending their Premier League crown without an out-and-out number nine.
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Rivaldo raises Gabriel Jesus City concern
Brazil great Rivaldo has suggested that a lack of minutes for Gabriel Jesus at Manchester City has bothered the coach of his national team.
Brazil boss Tite did not select the City forward in his squad for their March fixtures, with Premier League regulars Richarlison, Raphinha and Gabriel Martinelli among the preferred options. It is the first time Jesus has been left out since September and his omission does not come at a great time ahead of the World Cup in December.
Jesus started the season in fine form for City but lost his place on the right-wing to Riyad Mahrez and has been disrupted by injuries in the past two months. He is also approaching the final 12 months of his contract at the Etihad, with a decision needed on his future this summer.
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