City were willing to pay an incredible €18m (€9m + easily attainable bonuses) for Ćorić. Zagreb are unhappy he refused. [Vecernji List]

Claudio Bravo had the highest distribution accuracy (86%) of any goalkeeper in Europe's top five leagues last season. Squawka

The fee for Claudio Bravo is £13.5m plus a possible £2.5m in add-ons relating to the Champions League. JamieJackson___

21-year-old Sinan Bytyqi has signed a new deal that will keep him with City until the end of the 2018/19 season.

David Moyes has insisted that Sunderland go out all out to take Jason Denayer on loan - the defender would be open to the move. ladh

City would rather Denayer stay at the club in order to adapt to Pep's style of play - the club see him as an important part of the future.

Denayer was told by Txiki Begiristain that "we believe in you and for you we see a great future at Manchester City."

Denayer has had a small groin injury. City want him to be used to Guardiola's style of play before he features in the first team.

Manchester City and Jason Denayer at an impasse over his future. [DH.be]

Group C:

Barcelona (ESP)
Manchester City (ENG)
Borussia Mönchengladbach (GER)
Celtic (SCO)

Tottenham are considering a move for Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala (25) before Wednesday's transfer deadline. [ESPN]

PSV technical director Marcel Brands has admitted they would like to loan Oleksandr Zinchenko (19) if City confirm he's available.

Txiki Begiristain to beIN: "It's better to face Barcelona in the group stage than in the round [of 16] like before."

Txiki: "The truth is that the group is spectacular. It is a tremendously strong group. Borussia and Celtic will cause problems."

Patrick Roberts will be eligible to face City. Clubs are forbidden by UEFA from influencing who any team may field.

Txiki on Patrick Roberts facing City: "Yes, why not? Our target is to make him a better player and play in games such as this."

Txiki: "We have a week to make Hart happy and if he can find a solution and find a club where he has a real chance to play regularly."

Txiki: "So we're going to try to help him, because he deserves the best answer from us.”

City are understood to be willing to pay the bulk of Hart's £130,000-a-week wages, but there are few takers for him as it stands. [Mirror]

John Stones: "You’ve got to take each day as it comes but I feel great. I’m enjoying my football and the boys have helped me do that."

John Stones: "I’m just thoroughly enjoying my football and enjoying the challenges that come in the future."