Media Watch: Will the city intensify its pursuit?

Rumors about transfers, a fear of injury for Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus, interest in one of City's exciting young stars in credit and a breath of the Blues' past are on the agenda of the press round lively today.

Of course, City is enjoying a welcome break in the last six weeks of the campaign, with a focus on the international scene.

Both Healthy and Ilkay Gundogan featured for a new and young Germany last night while she was drawing 1-1 with Serbia in a friendly clash.

however, Sky sports tells how Sane, who was the subject of a controversial challenge in stoppage time, was afraid of the end.

Sky reports: "German coach Joachim Low said Leroy Sane" did not get out "after Milan Pavkov's dangerous tackle in the 1-1 draw between Germany and Serbia on Wednesday night.

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"Sane was eliminated following Pavkov's challenge in injury time, which earned the Serbian player a red card – but Low confirmed that the Manchester City winger would be ready for the next match of the day. Germany, against the Netherlands on Sunday.

"The German coach told reporters:" It was a faulty mistake. Sane was lucky and was not injured, but such mistakes can break."

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– Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) March 20, 2019

"Luka Jovic gave Serbia a surprise lead in the first period with a close-up lead before substitute Leon Goretzka scored a tying goal, while visiting goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic made several saves to keep the game going. Germany to score a second goal.

Meanwhile, there is more speculation of transfer involving the Bleus via ESPN who claim that the champions are about to strengthen our reported interest for the Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.

Mark Ogden and Moises Llorens of ESPN say: "City is approaching a summer contract for Saul Niguez after beating Barcelona in the midfielder's signing run at Atletico Madrid," sources told ESPN. FC.

"Director of the city Pep Guardiola identified Saul, 24, as a long-term replacement for Fernandinho.

"Despite capturing the Dutch international, which enjoys an excellent reputation, Barcelona also followed Saul while he was trying to reduce the average age of Ernesto Valverde's group." . "But sources told ESPN FC that Barca had been informed that City had already taken firm steps to seal an agreement with the Spanish midfielder.

"Saul's representatives have been in contact with Barcelona for a few months. "He can no longer stay at Atletico, everything is complicated," said a source at ESPN.

"Today, 10 points behind the leaders of the La Liga and the Champions League and Copa del Rey, the midfielder does not see a future at Wanda Metropolitano."

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Back on the international stage and The star of the day wears a piece with the Brazilian Blues star Gabriel Jesus, currently on an international mission, talking about the help and advice he's received from his teammate Sergio Aguero – and his determination to become a regular starter at club level.

Jeremy Cross, editor of Star magazine, writes: "The Brazilian international admits that it will be a difficult task to face his rival in form, Sergio Aguero.

Jesus, who has 18 goals in 38 games for City this season, had to be patient with his move from Palmeiras to £ 27m in 2017.

"Aguero remains Pep Guardiola's No. 1 after setting club records that could never be beaten.

"But, preparing for Brazil's international matches against Panama and the Czech Republic, said he was determined to prove his long-term value to Guardiola and resume his starting place.

He said: "I have talked a lot with my family and friends.

"I had a great time in my career and in my life when I had a meteoric rise.

"I did a lot of things quickly, but that's normal, I'm still 21 years old. There is no reason to rush, "said Jesus.

"I'm still on the bench at Manchester City for the moment, but I'm struggling to regain my place in the starting lineup.

"But I'm fighting against the top scorer in the history of the club." Sergio helps me a lot and I work hard to try and find my place.

Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News Matt Smith, a young City star, is currently on loan for a season at Dutch club FC Twente.

Aged 19, he joined the Welsh team before his friendly match with Trinidad and Tobago.

And Dan O'Toole from Mr.E.N spoke at length with the young man, report: "The Redditch-born midfielder played 90 minutes in each of his 27 league appearances for Twente this season and believes that the pressures of a first-team environment have facilitated his development.

"I think I've matured a lot as a player," he says. "When you play under 23, there is a league format but it's not really competitive."

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He also spoke to O'Toole about the help and support he had received from Dragon Chief Ryan Giggs, who had offered Smith his international debut earlier this year.

"He obviously gave me the opportunity to make my international debut," says Smith, with four selections. "I respect him so much for giving me this and I am grateful for the opportunity that he has offered me.

"The experience that gives me the gaffer is really incredible.

"The players I play with, they help me, as well as all the other kids, and they make us feel like we've been part of the team for a long time."

Finally, a fascinating interview in the newspaper Hartlepool Mail with former City and Middlesbrough star Jamie Pollock, who is now moving toward a new career path as a non-league manager.

Mark Carruthers Mail Couriers: "Former midfielder Middlesbrough and Manchester City, Jamie Pollock, love life as manager of the Division Two club of the Northern League, Billingham Synthonia.

"It was not without difficulties, as Pollock's young team takes up the many challenges that sixth league non-league football can offer.After a difficult start to the season, Synners shows signs of life. 4- 4- victory in Durham City in trouble – their third in four games – allowed Pollock's team to rank among the top eight in the division.

"We do not want to be a normal team of the Northern League, we want to play football and we want to do it our way," Pollock said.

"If we have to do things more slowly, that's what we will do. "We have no question about the players in terms of football ability.

We now ask them to grow quickly and learn the mentality of the Northern League. "Then the quality will shine. "We have time on our side and we have a good group of young people. "We are attacking the teams and that's a good sign."