Inter Milan’s Lorenzo Pirola is the name in the gossip columns, while elsewhere in the media, Sergio Aguero has been reflecting on what it will mean to break Thierry Henry’s record as the leading foreign goal scorer in Premier League history.
There’s also a word from Pep Guardiola, and Micah Richards, who is backing City for the title this year.
Transfer gossip
The Mirror: City ‘closely watching Lorenzo Pirola’ at U17 World Cup
Writes Hassan Rashad: “Manchester United and Manchester City are showing interest in Inter Milan defender Lorenzo Pirola and have sent scouts to watch the teenager, according to reports.
“According to FC Inter News (via Sport Witness ), the teenager has been observed by both Manchester clubs during their three group stage games.
“The publication reports that the Red Devils have been tracking the teenager for longer and sent representatives to watch him during their second game, a 2-1 win against Mexico.
“However, it has also claimed that Pep Guardiola‘s side have also joined the race for the defender, with City scouts understood to have been present in their following game against Paraguay.”
From the players
Goal: Aguero ready make history by breaking Henry’s Premier League record
Sergio Aguero: “I’m happy to have scored so many goals and to be close to overtaking a great player like Thierry Henry, an incredible player who made history in the league.
“To beat it would be something extraordinary, a moment that will remain engraved for all my life. I will continue to work hard to achieve this as soon as possible.”
From the managers
Daily Star: Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Diego Maradona as he remembers Barcelona days
Pep Guardiola: “I remember perfectly that Maradona brings this T-shirt when he arrived. Unfortunately he got injured and then went on to Napoli to make an incredible career there. Maradona was for us, the old boys, the ball boys in the academy, he was incredible.
Opinion
Manchester Evening News: Micah Richards explains why City will beat Liverpool in Premier League title race
Micah Richards: “I think City will win the Premier League this season. They’ve made it hard for themselves with the current situation at centre back, but City always do things the hard way.
“I would never back against City because the quality that they’ve got in the squad can turn a game on its head and the manager knows how to get the best out of every player.”
