Alexis Sánchez, meanwhile, is still recuperating from his man-flu in Chile but expected to return on Monday night with speculation rife on the Manchester City training ground that he’ll soon be pitching up there for rondos. The Manchester Evening News reports that there is “anticipation within the City squad that the Chile international will head to the Etihad”. Reports from France suggest Paris Saint-Germain right-back Serge Aurier is off to Manchester United, having been deemed surplus to requirements by Unai Emery. Sky’s fabled “sources” also say Manchester United have agreed a £40m fee with Chelsea for Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic and are confident of sounding the “done deal” klaxon in the coming days. That old adage about God never closing a door without opening a window is likely to be proved true when Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho finally rocks up at the King Power Stadium.

Source: The Guardian July 31, 2017 08:03 UTC