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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:00 amManchester City midfielder Gareth Barry on road to recovery following abdominal surgery
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry is targeting a swift return to action after undergoing abdominal surgery.
The 31-year-old, who underwent a hernia operation in Munich two weeks ago having being ruled out of the England squad for the Euro 2012 finals, is on the mend and raring to go once again.
He told the club's website: "Early signs are really good. The scars have healed really well, but we will see how I feel when I start playing again. Fingers crossed it will all have healed up.
"I think the worst of it is over now. There will be a two-week healing process, and I have started my rehab to try to get fit and catch up with the rest of the lads.
"I don't really want to put a timescale on it, but hopefully I will be ready for the main games starting.
"At the minute, my mind is just set on being fit and being out there 100 per cent and try and feature in as many games as possible this season."
AC Milan re-ignite interest in Tevez as Italian giants push Man City for talks
AC Milan are pushing for talks with Manchester City over a deal for striker Carlos Tevez.
The Serie A side wanted the 28-year-old in January and have maintained an interest in the Argentine and his team-mate Edin Dzeko.
Inter Milan, meanwhile, have offered around £6.5m for City left back Aleksandar Kolarov, 26.Sportsmail Reporter
Kolarov poised for Man City exit
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov is closing in on a return to Serie A as Inter Milan look to finalise a £6.2m deal for the left-back.
Kolarov, the Serbia international, has been the subject of much speculation in recent months after seeing his first-team place at the Etihad Stadium taken by Gael Clichy.
Juventus, the Serie A champions, have also been credited with holding an interest in the 26-year-old, but Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport claims Inter have won the race to secure his signature.
City boss Roberto Mancini signalled his intention to keep hold of Kolarov earlier this summer, but Inter are believed to be in advanced negotiations with City over the transfer of the defender. Talkshite
ON THIS DAY - OFFICIAL CLUB BOLLOX
Looking back through the history books for the events, signings and memorable matches that happened on this day in City’s history.
Monday 25th July 1977
Mike Channon signed for a club record £300,000 from Southampton. The England striker, famed for his famous arm-windmill goal celebrations was seen as the missing part of Tony Book’s jigsaw with the Blues missing out on the league title by one point a couple of months earlier.
Though his first season is not a disaster, Channon never seems to settle in Manchester and while his return of 12 goals from 33 starts puts him on par with Dennis Tueart, the team struggled in his second campaign and Channon’s confidence ebbed away. A few games into the 1978/79 season saw Channon return to his beloved Southampton in a cut-price deal. http://www.mcfc.co.uk
[spoiler]It's Italian Olympic WAG Manuela Arcuri
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OTHER BOLLOX
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Spain's Santi Cazorla, 27, after the Malaga midfielder agreed terms with the Gunners.
Santi Cazorla was part of Spain's Euro 2012-winning side Sportsmail Reporter Understands.
Joe Allen, 22, can leave Swansea for £15m thanks to a clause in his contract but only to a 'top five' club, which includes Liverpool. Daily Mirror
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to outbid Real Madrid for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric, 26. Daily Mirror
Tottenham have accused Arsenal of making a fake bid for French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 25, who is a Spurs target. Metro
Spurs have made an enquiry about long-term Chelsea target and Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Willian, 23. Sportsmail Reporter Understands
Lucas Moura, 19, is staying with Sao Paulo and will not move to Manchester United this summer, according to the Brazilian midfielder's agent. talkShite
And Sao Paulo president Juvenal Juvencio is determined to hold on to Lucas, according to reports in Brazil. Daily Mirror
United could be considering one final swoop for Lucas or face watching the deal collapse. Sportsmail Reporter Understands
Oscar, 20, is edging nearer his move to Chelsea according to Internacional's president Giovanni Luigi, who claims discussions are at an advanced stage. talkShite
Roma have edged ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel, 23.
Loic Remy joined Marseille from Nice in 2010 talkShite
Newcastle have dismissed claims that Rubin Kazan are set to sign Demba Ba, 27, as the Russian side look to trigger striker's £7m exit clause. Sportsmail Reporter
Loic Remy is moving closer to joining Newcastle after they contacted his club Marseille with a view to signing the £15m-rated France striker. the Guardian
Everton defender Johnny Heitinga, 28, is set to move to Turkish side Fenerbahce in a £5m deal within the next few days. Daily Mirror
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez could beat Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Celtic to sign Real Mallorca centre-back Ivan Ramis, 27. the Sun
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo, 23, claims Swansea want to sign him from Italian club Udinese. South Wales Evening Post
Aston Villa are set for a surprise £3.5m swoop for Ipswich left-back Aaron Cresswell, 22. Daily Mirror
Gareth Bale, 23, played for Tottenham before Team GB kick off their Olympic campaign, despite being unavailable for Stuart Pearce's squad because of injury. Daily Mirror
Jermaine Pennant has been forced to miss Stoke's pre-season tour of the United States after being refused a working visa. the Sun
Liverpool's hopes of signing Poland captain Jakub Błaszczykowski, 26, have suffered a blow after the Borussia Dortmund winger penned a new four-year deal with the German champions. talkShite
Thierry Henry wants to return to Arsenal in a coaching role when his playing career ends. Daily Telegraph
Arsene Wenger is furious with the Football Association over Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong's tweet charge. Sportsmail Reporter Understands
And the Premier League has issued new social media guidelines to players following the FA's action against Frimpong. Independent
But Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has defended his use of Twitter after being asked by the FA to explain a tweet about Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole. Daily Telegraph
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent will launch his comeback from a long-term ankle injury in a friendly against Nottingham Forest on 4 August. Daily Star
Michael Dawson will be installed as Tottenham's new captain following the retirement of Ledley King. Daily Star
AC Milan claim they will refund season tickets that have been sold this summer following the sales of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 30, and Thiago Silva, 27, to Paris Saint-Germain. Metro
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Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry is targeting a swift return to action after undergoing abdominal surgery.
The 31-year-old, who underwent a hernia operation in Munich two weeks ago having being ruled out of the England squad for the Euro 2012 finals, is on the mend and raring to go once again.
He told the club's website: "Early signs are really good. The scars have healed really well, but we will see how I feel when I start playing again. Fingers crossed it will all have healed up.
"I think the worst of it is over now. There will be a two-week healing process, and I have started my rehab to try to get fit and catch up with the rest of the lads.
"I don't really want to put a timescale on it, but hopefully I will be ready for the main games starting.
"At the minute, my mind is just set on being fit and being out there 100 per cent and try and feature in as many games as possible this season."
AC Milan re-ignite interest in Tevez as Italian giants push Man City for talks
AC Milan are pushing for talks with Manchester City over a deal for striker Carlos Tevez.
The Serie A side wanted the 28-year-old in January and have maintained an interest in the Argentine and his team-mate Edin Dzeko.
Inter Milan, meanwhile, have offered around £6.5m for City left back Aleksandar Kolarov, 26.Sportsmail Reporter
Kolarov poised for Man City exit
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov is closing in on a return to Serie A as Inter Milan look to finalise a £6.2m deal for the left-back.
Kolarov, the Serbia international, has been the subject of much speculation in recent months after seeing his first-team place at the Etihad Stadium taken by Gael Clichy.
Juventus, the Serie A champions, have also been credited with holding an interest in the 26-year-old, but Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport claims Inter have won the race to secure his signature.
City boss Roberto Mancini signalled his intention to keep hold of Kolarov earlier this summer, but Inter are believed to be in advanced negotiations with City over the transfer of the defender. Talkshite
ON THIS DAY - OFFICIAL CLUB BOLLOX
Looking back through the history books for the events, signings and memorable matches that happened on this day in City’s history.
Monday 25th July 1977
Mike Channon signed for a club record £300,000 from Southampton. The England striker, famed for his famous arm-windmill goal celebrations was seen as the missing part of Tony Book’s jigsaw with the Blues missing out on the league title by one point a couple of months earlier.
Though his first season is not a disaster, Channon never seems to settle in Manchester and while his return of 12 goals from 33 starts puts him on par with Dennis Tueart, the team struggled in his second campaign and Channon’s confidence ebbed away. A few games into the 1978/79 season saw Channon return to his beloved Southampton in a cut-price deal. http://www.mcfc.co.uk
[spoiler]It's Italian Olympic WAG Manuela Arcuri
[/spoiler]OTHER BOLLOX
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Spain's Santi Cazorla, 27, after the Malaga midfielder agreed terms with the Gunners.
Santi Cazorla was part of Spain's Euro 2012-winning side Sportsmail Reporter Understands.
Joe Allen, 22, can leave Swansea for £15m thanks to a clause in his contract but only to a 'top five' club, which includes Liverpool. Daily Mirror
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to outbid Real Madrid for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric, 26. Daily Mirror
Tottenham have accused Arsenal of making a fake bid for French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 25, who is a Spurs target. Metro
Spurs have made an enquiry about long-term Chelsea target and Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Willian, 23. Sportsmail Reporter Understands
Lucas Moura, 19, is staying with Sao Paulo and will not move to Manchester United this summer, according to the Brazilian midfielder's agent. talkShite
And Sao Paulo president Juvenal Juvencio is determined to hold on to Lucas, according to reports in Brazil. Daily Mirror
United could be considering one final swoop for Lucas or face watching the deal collapse. Sportsmail Reporter Understands
Oscar, 20, is edging nearer his move to Chelsea according to Internacional's president Giovanni Luigi, who claims discussions are at an advanced stage. talkShite
Roma have edged ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel, 23.
Loic Remy joined Marseille from Nice in 2010 talkShite
Newcastle have dismissed claims that Rubin Kazan are set to sign Demba Ba, 27, as the Russian side look to trigger striker's £7m exit clause. Sportsmail Reporter
Loic Remy is moving closer to joining Newcastle after they contacted his club Marseille with a view to signing the £15m-rated France striker. the Guardian
Everton defender Johnny Heitinga, 28, is set to move to Turkish side Fenerbahce in a £5m deal within the next few days. Daily Mirror
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez could beat Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Celtic to sign Real Mallorca centre-back Ivan Ramis, 27. the Sun
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo, 23, claims Swansea want to sign him from Italian club Udinese. South Wales Evening Post
Aston Villa are set for a surprise £3.5m swoop for Ipswich left-back Aaron Cresswell, 22. Daily Mirror
Gareth Bale, 23, played for Tottenham before Team GB kick off their Olympic campaign, despite being unavailable for Stuart Pearce's squad because of injury. Daily Mirror
Jermaine Pennant has been forced to miss Stoke's pre-season tour of the United States after being refused a working visa. the Sun
Liverpool's hopes of signing Poland captain Jakub Błaszczykowski, 26, have suffered a blow after the Borussia Dortmund winger penned a new four-year deal with the German champions. talkShite
Thierry Henry wants to return to Arsenal in a coaching role when his playing career ends. Daily Telegraph
Arsene Wenger is furious with the Football Association over Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong's tweet charge. Sportsmail Reporter Understands
And the Premier League has issued new social media guidelines to players following the FA's action against Frimpong. Independent
But Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has defended his use of Twitter after being asked by the FA to explain a tweet about Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole. Daily Telegraph
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent will launch his comeback from a long-term ankle injury in a friendly against Nottingham Forest on 4 August. Daily Star
Michael Dawson will be installed as Tottenham's new captain following the retirement of Ledley King. Daily Star
AC Milan claim they will refund season tickets that have been sold this summer following the sales of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 30, and Thiago Silva, 27, to Paris Saint-Germain. Metro
MORE BOLLOX LATER ...
