According to talkSPORT, Manchester City have re-entered the race for Paris Saint Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi. The blues were heavily linked to the French midfielder in the January transfer window but cooled their interest when club president Nasser al Khelaifi issued City with a stern hands off warning. However, with reports emerging from Portugal suggesting top target Fernando has signed a new deal with FC Porto, Pellegrini is expected to test PSG with one last enquiry regarding Matuidi's availability.
The Daily Mail report that City's pursuit of 12-year-old IFK Gothenburg player Kevin Ackermann has raised eyebrows at the club. Academy director Roger Gustafsson voiced his concerns to the Swedish media;
'We certainly think it's scary here. It's not a trend we want to see. I understand this opportunity may never come again so I don't want to judge anyone.'
Ackermann and his family are reportedly prepared to move to England after deciding City's up and coming academy would be the best place for his development.
(IFK Gothenburg are concerned with City's courting tactics)
In Other News
In other news, Everton manager Roberto Martínez has expressed his desire to keep Gareth Barry at the club after his loan deal expires at the end of the season. Barry will become a costless agent in summer and the Spaniard is confident of keeping the England midfielder in Merseyside say the Manchester Evening News.
(Gareth Barry has been in stunning form since moving on loan to Everton)