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Charlie Wilson

Ex-Man City defender gives Neymar transfer verdict as five pre-season talking points outlined

These are your Manchester City headlines for Sunday, July 17.

Erling Haaland, new formation and 10 youngsters — What Man City can learn on pre-season tour

City have landed in Houston and will begin their tour activities on Sunday as part of an action-filled eight days in the USA.

The tour began with the news that four key first-team players wouldn't travel, but that gives others — including the four new signings — a chance to impress Pep Guardiola for a week ahead of the new season. A number of youngsters have travelled, too, giving a useful opportunity to show the coaching staff what they can do in a senior matchday environment.

With a heatwave warning back in the UK, City players will have been met with 35 degree temperatures in Texas when they arrived, plus the high humidity, with the potential to rise further during their stay in Houston. However, the 26-man squad will have to adapt as this week could play a key role in their prospects for the coming season.

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Nedum Onuoha warns Man City against Neymar transfer

City would be making a mistake if they pursue a move for Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star Neymar this summer, according to their former player Nedum Onuoha.

City have already had a busy summer with Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega coming in and Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho going out — but that doesn't mean that Pep Guardiola's side aren't being linked with a host of other names.

Brighton's Marc Cucurella is City's prime target, with the Blues expected to step up their pursuit of the left-back if and when Oleksandr Zinchenko leaves for Arsenal. Neymar is the other player being linked with a move to the Etihad.

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