NIGEL DE JONG says the new slim Carlos Tevez is tum-thing special. Manchester City midfield ace De Jong revealed Tevez returned from his summer hols 15lbs lighter. And he has produced some FLABULOUS form as a result. Tevez has been worth his weight in goals with three in as many matches. Team-mates at the Etihad have noticed he has lost his belly and hope he can become a lean mean scoring ...Full Story »

AC Milan have stolen a march on their city rivals Inter in the race to sign £8 million-rated Nigel de Jong from Manchester City. Goal.com understands that talks over a move are at an advanced stage with the Dutchman, who is refusing to sign a new deal with the Premier League champions. The Netherlands international is surplus to requirements at the Etihad Stadium and has been targeted b...Full Story »

CITY STICKER ... Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong By MARTIN BLACKBURN NIGEL DE JONG insists he plans to see out the last year of his Manchester City contract. The Holland midfielder’s future is up in the air after talks over a new deal worth more than £100,000 a week broke down last year. City risk losing the 27-year-old for nothing next summer. But ex-Hamburg ace De Jong said: &#...Full Story »

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has declared that the Netherlands are determined to win the upcoming European Championship. The 27-year-old was part of the Oranje side which lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final two years ago but insisted that Bert van Marwijk's men have the talent to ensure victory this summer. "We know the strength of the team. We must have a soul and a purpose...Full Story »

Nigel de Jong: Says Manchester City team-mate Mario Balotelli needs to show his genius Manchester City ace Nigel de Jong has told Mario Balotelli he needs to be more serious, rather than being a 'fool'. The talented Italian has been plagued by controversy since moving to the Etihad Stadium, both on and off the field. He again hit the headlines at the weekend as he clashed with team-mate Aleks...Full Story »

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong believes his team must win all of its remaining 11 games to ensure it is crowned Premier League champions. The Netherlands international has rubbished suggestions that Roberto Mancini and the players are feeling any pressure being put on them by fierce rivals Manchester United, who are only two points behind. The blue side of Manchester make the trip to...Full Story »

Nigel De Jong says Manchester City can grind out results in their bid to win the Premier League title. The 27-year-old also insists City will not buckle under the pressure from local rivals Manchester United. City have faced some tough challenges lately but De Jong says Roberto Mancini's men have learnt to battle out results in hard games. "We have had a difficult time in the last few weeks...Full Story »

NIGEL DE JONG admits Manchester City were in complete chaos when he arrived at the club three years ago today.Next season he expects them to complete an amazing transformation by pushing Barcelona to be the kings of Europe. Whether the Dutch hardman, 27, will still be around at the Etihad to see the next stage of their incredible journey remains to be seen. Talks over a new contract have sta...Full Story »

NIGEL DE JONG is set to be sold by Manchester City at the end of the season. The defensive midfielder has refused to sign a new contract and has only 18 months left on his current deal. De Jong has been offered an increase on his £75,000-a-week deal to £100,000 — but believes he is worth much more. City are standing firm on their offer and are now open to bids for the 27-yea...Full Story »

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong hopes their crucial Champions League clash at Napoli passes without a hitch on and off the field. City can clinch a place in the knockout stage of Europe's elite competition with victory over their Group A rivals at the San Paolo Stadium. Yet anything less would give Napoli a chance and leave City with the daunting task of having to beat Bayern Munich i...Full Story »