Manchester City are no longer eager to lure Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso in January, as they have decided to tend to some of their other needs.

Manchester City want Andrea Cambiaso, Man Utd consider Alvaro Carreras, Brighton prepare to sell Evan Ferguson, Chelsea want Cesare Casadei clause inserted.

Manchester City are nearing a £58.7 million deal for Andrea Cambiaso this week. The Juventus full-back ruled himself out of their crucial Champions League match against Benfica. City had a £54.5 million offer rejected, with Juventus demanding £75.5 million, per The Mirror.

The two European giants know City are struggling but will still have a sense of dread at maybe having to face Pep Guardiola’s men

It is revealed that initial talks on the player’s side were ‘positive’ over a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium, plus the option for a further season as part of the same proposal, while talks between the two clubs this week will also involve the possible timing of a deal.

Juventus’ full-back Andrea Cambiaso will miss tonight’s Champions League match against Benfica due to an injury but several Italian sources still expect Manchester City to make an official offer

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Manchester City take on Brugge in the final league phase match in the Champions League. City must win to stay alive in the competition.

Stones shone in the Treble success by transforming into a dependable solution in defensive midfield, largely alongside Rodri, however with the injury sustained by the Spaniard, Guardiola believes it rules out the idea of the England centre-back returning to the role this season.

Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League playoffs, as big guns Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain also won to progress, while AC Milan and Juventus will join them despite both losing on Wednesday.

Manchester City need a win over Club Brugge to reach the UEFA Champions League playoff round as the Etihad Stadium gets an veritable elimination game to finish the league phase on Wednesday.