Pep Guardiola’s pinning of Mo Salah to the Etihad walls with gushing smiles and admiration after his match-winning display for Liverpool against Manchester City might be cheekily interpreted as a “we’ll have you if they won’t” moment.

Kevin de Bruyne is out of contract at the end of the season and looks to be finished as one of Manchester City's most reliable difference-makers.

Man City fans are convinced Kevin de Bruyne is 'finished' after 'shocking' footage emerged from the loss v Liverpool at the Etihad.

Manchester City are reportedly hoping to snatch Florian Wirtz from under the noses of Liverpool as Pep Guardiola searches for a long-term replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian struggled to influence the game during City's 2-0 defeat to league leaders Liverpool, who moved 11 points clear following their victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Away from the Etihad production line, Bayer Leverkusen and Germany star Florian Wirtz has been one player heavily linked with City. Over the past couple of years, Wirtz has become a household name in the world of football, impressing in the Champions League and during Germany’s Euros campaign.

Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract at Manchester City this summer, with doubts raised over his longer-term future after a quiet performance vs Liverpool this weekend.

Examining why Kevin De Bruyne looked a shadow of his former self in Manchester Citys 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool; plus Daniel Munozs contribution for Crystal Palace and Jean-Ricner Bellegardes surpri

Kevin De Bruyne cut a dejected figure as he jogged off in Liverpool’s victory over Man City on Sunday. The game was only 66 minutes old and the Reds had been leading 2-0 for 30 minutes.

Pep Guardiola has hinted that the older players in Manchester City's squad may not be suitable for his future plans and Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract in June

Manchester City may have received their first indication over what Kevin De Bruyne plans to do beyond the ongoing season with his existing contract expiring at the club.The Belgian midfield is

The Liverpool forward has started every league match this season and is having his best-ever Premier League campaign for assists