The battle to sign Rice is heating up and TEAMtalk can reveal why Manchester City now need to be considered favourites to sign the England midfielder
As a result, City could inadvertently give Liverpool a greater chance of sealing a deal for the England international, although, they are also in the race for the youngster
Man City will open talks over a surprise new contract for a recent signing, though big decisions are looming over six senior stars and a report has suggested three could be axed
The German international's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, so he will be available on a free transfer in the summer
Liverpool and Chelsea could lose out on a talented player to Man City after Pep Guardiola began pursuing him, according to reports
TEAMtalk understands that City are putting no pressure at all on one of Pep Guardiola's on-pitch generals to sign a new contract that is currently on the table for him
Man City could lose five senior players to Barcelona as all of them are 'disgruntled' with their situation at the Etihad and with Pep Guardiola too
Barcelona are firming up their plans to poach the Man City star, which would be a blow for Pep Guardiola - unless he can get either of his preferred replacements
The Premier League champions are at risk of losing a player Pep Guardiola would ideally like to keep in 2023, to a destination their boss will know all too well
PSG are set to battle Barcelona for the signature of an Etihad star as the German midfielder’s contract with City is set to expire.
Arsenal are 'moving very hard' to sign an EPL midfielder at Barcelona's expense that could in turn leave title rivals Man City weakened
One of Pep Guardiola's most used players could already be in his final season with Manchester City, whose expectations over his future are sinking in
The Germany international has played a pivotal role in the club's success since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in 2016 but has switched to a different role this term
The German has scored 51 goals in 263 games for City since signing from Dortmund in 2016 but this season could be his last at The Etihad.
The midfielder is into the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and has not been in a hurry to decide his future.
The midfielder has become a dream target for a club who are not able to offer what Man City or Barcelona could, but still have a strategy.
The midfielder is out of contract in 2023 and this summer could be his last chance to make a big move elsewhere.
The Manchester City midfielder is about to enter the last year of his contract and has given an update.
Ilkay Gundogan scored twice on the final day to give City the Premier League title, but that could be his final game for the club
Manchester City sensationally fought back from two goals down against Aston Villa to win 3-2 and clinch the Premier League title at Liverpool's expense.
Guardiola weighed in on every neutral apparently wanting Liverpool to win the title, and poured cold water on a reported transfer.
A reliable source has claimed Arsenal are looking into the signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Man City.
Gundogan was spotted boarding a private jet on Monday, and his exit could help derail a £69m Ten Hag transfer plan.
Ten Hag's first summer recruit could be a familiar one, while Man City are ready to sever ties and Arsenal have received a Dortmund lift.
“I still have a contract in Manchester until 2023, I’m very happy there both athletically and privately."
Ilkay Gundogan has been aware of the "incredible" form Liverpool are in, sending a warning to Manchester City to be "careful" when they meet
City have been working hard to keep their best players in recent times, with two more close to committing their futures to the club.
"Everything is open: It will be a hot dance. But that’s what we play football for!”
Having already tied down two players to new contracts recently, Man City are reportedly working on another
Ahead of the Champions League group match, Guardiola also addressed the fortunes of midfield duo Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne
A Manchester City star has already given his opinion on a Chelsea target who could soon be the subject of a £54million bid
City missed out on the chance to win their first ever Champions League title last month and Guardiola's choices in midfield were questioned
Barcelona have been gazumped by PSG in their move for Georginio Wijnaldum
The 30-year-old insists there are no issues and he is ready to play a part against Thomas Tuchel's men in Porto on Saturday.
Hard to argue here with the pundit's choices as he names his 1,2,3 in both Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year categories
City had to work hard to get the job done against a resilient Everton side who were only outdone late on
He's played a key part in City's form of late, but he could have been playing for their neighbours if things had gone differently
A rare goalkeeper assist summed up the dominance of Man City as Pep Guardiola's men swept aside Tottenham at the Etihad with ease.
Gundogan accepts he is in the best form of his career in front of goal after another goal against Liverpool
A nightmare period for Alisson combined with a breakout performance from Phil Foden helped Man City inflict a crushing defeat on Liverpool.
Klopp knows stopping this in-form City star will be pivotal on Sunday - but that hasn't stopped him talking about him with affection
Ilkay Gundogan continued his inspired run in front of goal with two excellent strikes at The Hawthorns.
Pep Guardiola's men were 4-0 up at the break after a scintillating display but eased off in the second half in a Hawthorns rout.
Ilkay Gundogan also spoke to the press, and hinted at a familiar reason behind Man City's latest disappointment in the league.
A tepid Man City performance ensured the initiative was handed to both Liverpool and Tottenham after their 1-1 draw with West Brom.
Aguero came off the bench to score City’s second goal as they wrapped up the group stage with a comfortable 3-0 win over Marseille.
The Man City boss was delighted with his side's win but admitted that there is one area in which a key player could improve