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Manchester City have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Borussia Dortmund prodigy Mathis Albert after intensifying their interest in the teenager. However, the Bundesliga outfit remain determined to retain the 17-year-old United States international despite his limited first-team opportunities at Signal Iduna Park this campaign.

Rio Ferdinand has admitted to feeling deep frustration that Manchester United failed to secure the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi before he joined Manchester City. The Moroccan starlet has already begun to justify his record-breaking price tag with impressive performances under Enzo Maresca.

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Manchester City are reportedly staring down a catastrophic disciplinary verdict that could see them banished from the Premier League for two consecutive seasons. Despite a perfect start to life under new head coach Enzo Maresca, the Citizens are bracing for a points deduction so severe it would guarantee their demotion to the second tier.