Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, May 31.
Why Man City rejected Barcelona transfer interest in Joao Cancelo
Manchester City looked to other suitors for Joao Cancelo in the January window when it became clear that Barcelona would not cover the player's wages.
Cancelo fell out with Pep Guardiola when he returned from Portugal duties at the World Cup, with the manager preferring Rico Lewis in several games as he sought for consistency from his team. The relationship between player and manager got so bad that it was decided late in the January transfer window that Cancelo had to leave in order for Guardiola to have the best chance of getting everyone in the squad pulling in the right direction.
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Barcelona were one of the clubs interested in signing him, as their coach explained this week. Xavi said that City initially offered the player before saying no after another internal discussion.
Sergio Aguero names two teams who will challenge Man City for title next season
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero believes Manchester United and Arsenal are the two sides that will rival them for their Premier League crown next season.
City wrapped up their fifth top-flight title in the space of six seasons recently under Pep Guardiola. The Blues chased down and overtook Arsenal as the Gunners faltered in the closing stages and City retained their status as champions.
City finished the season five points ahead of Mikel Arteta's side, after the Gunners had spent much of the season at the summit and looked on course for their first Premier League title since the Invincibles of 2004. City, however, overtook the Gunners to ensure that did not come to pass.
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