Fernandinho viewed as Barca option Fernandinho could be an option for Barcelona if their deal with Gini Wijnaldum falls through amid Paris Saint-Germain interest, claims Marca. The Manchester City midfielder is out of contract and like Wijnaldum would bring more experience to the side. However, the Brazilian is rumoured to be entertaining a new deal with Pep Guardiola's team as he tries to rem...Full Story »

While this evening's FA Cup promised to be a cracker on paper, the first-half of Manchester City and Chelsea did little to excite fans watching at home. One divisive talking point did emerge in the early stages of the Wembley showpiece however, with Fernandinho being accused of stamping on Blues midfielder Mason Mount. Mount was left in a heap after a challenge by the 35-year-old in the 17th m...Full Story »

Manchester City veteran Fernandinho has revealed he has spoken with Pep Guardiola about managing Brazil. Guardiola has always mentioned his desire to one-day coach a national team. But Fernandinho admits it would be 'impossible' for the Spaniard to coach the five-time world champions. He told ESPN: "Pep said he wanted to make Brazil a World Cup champion and had an entire strategy to make us...Full Story »

Pochettino hopeful of successful Spurs return Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he is dreaming of retracing his steps back to Tottenham one day, revealing that he hopes to return and win a trophy that eluded him during his time in charge. Pochettino transformed Spurs into one of the top sides in England during his five years with the team, leading them to the brink of silverware but neve...Full Story »

Manchester City's players appear to have accepted Fernandinho will leave at the end of the season. Riyad Mahrez and Benjamin Mendy took part in a quickfire round of questions on Sky Sports's YouTube channel. The pair were asked: "Who announced in the summer that this will be their final season at City?" Mahrez was quick to buzz in, responding with "David and Fernandinho." The presenter tur...Full Story »

Fernandinho returns from suspension for Manchester City as they host Southampton for the second time in five days. The midfielder missed the Carabao Cup victory over the same opponents after picking up a red card in last weekend’s Premier League win against Aston Villa. Rodri (hamstring), Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte (all knee) remain on the sidelines. Sout...Full Story »

Deschamps set for France extension France are ready to offer coach Didier Deschamps a new contract, reports L'Equipe. The 50-year-old is set to sign a two-year extension, keeping him in charge of Les Bleus through to the end of 2022. Deschamps has been in charge of the French national team since 2012 and led them to World Cup glory in Russia last year. Gourvennec in contention for Lyon j...Full Story »

Fernandinho is set to continue in central defence for Manchester City as the champions host Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.The midfielder moved into the back four against Shakhtar Donetsk in midweek after John Stones (thigh) joined Aymeric Laporte (knee) on the sidelines. The pair both face lengthy lay-offs.City have no fresh injuries following their trip to Ukraine and midfielder Phi...Full Story »

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is hoping to prove his fitness to face Watford in Saturday’s FA Cup final at Wembley.The Brazilian, who missed the final three games of the champions’ Premier League title run-in with a knee injury, returned to training this week.Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could also feature after returning from a hamstring problem as a substitute at Brighton las...Full Story »

Saul Niguez has emerged as a prime candidate to replace Fernandinho MANCHESTER CITY are edging closer to a deal for Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez as a replacement for Fernandinho, according to reports. City’s need to find a top-class replacement for Fernandinho has become a priority. The Brazilian midfield enforcer – who has been out of action since the Carabao Cup victory over...Full Story »