Manchester City Revolution

Petrov Looking For Move

Martin Petrov has revealed his discontent at life at Manchester City while speaking to the Bulgarian press while on international duty:

“I don’t see City depending too much on me this year, at least from what I have seen from the pre-season friendlies so far. No footballer is content with polishing the bench and I am no exception.

“I am not in the plans of the City officials or manager Mark Hughes.

“In the next week I will try to speak with Hughes and if I get the green light for a transfer I will start searching for a new team.”

This could be the first of a number of players to see them selves feeling restless at the thought of spending alot of time warming the bench especially in the midfield and attacking department as the transfer deadline day draws ever closer. 

We will have to wait and see if this is just a voice of frustration speaking out or whether he sees his future away from Manchester City. Although I can’t see Petrov playing week in week out I do see him being an important player for us this season and if he was to leave he would be missed.  

Everton Turn Down Lescott Transfer Request

Everton FC have turned down a written transfer request from Joleon Lescott, which could officially end Manchester City’s interest in the player.

City have been chasing the signature of Lescott all summer and had two bids rejected by Everton. David Moyes the Everton manager has stated all summer none of his star players will be leaving this summer and he appears determined to stick to his word.

City could now turn their attention to other targets with Matthew Upson a strong possibility as it is believed the 30 year old who is on England duty would welcome a move north. West Ham are unlikely to prove as big an obstacle if Mark Hughes decided to bid for the former Arsenal man.