Patrick Vieira could make his Manchester City debut in next week’s Carling Cup semifinal second-leg clash at Manchester United.

Vieira, who has been suffering from a calf injury since he signed for City earlier this month, is closing in on a

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed interest in Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago and AC Milan’s Mathieu Flamini.

Mancini has brought in defensive midfielder Patrick Vieira for the remainder of the season from Inter Milan, but the

Seattle Sounders star Freddie Ljungberg insists former Arsenal teammate Patrick Vieira is a top signing for Manchester City.

The Swede expects Vieira to be a hit at Manchester City.

He told the People: “City want to become a big club and to become a

The Italian is not willing to risk him against United, or at Glanford Park, with next week’s second leg now the earliest Vieira is likely to be seen in a City shirt.
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“It is better for us, and for him, that he can go and be ready in a week

Patrick Vieira’s shock move to Manchester City went through even though he failed a medical, reports the Daily Mirror.
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The French veteran had to accept a six-month contract, with an extra year if he stays injury-free, as City boss Roberto

Olympique Lyon are chasing Sunderland captain Lorik Cana.

The Journal says Lyon are eyeing Cana after seeing Patrick Vieira snub them for Manchester City last week.

Sunderland paid 5m for Cana this summer, and having made the 26-year-old his priority

Birmingham City are excited about their capture from Manchester City – Eddy Gnahore.

The talented youngster caught the eye of Alex McLeish but was tipped to head to France with no fewer than five Ligue 1 teams on his trail.

The Ivorian, 16, has signed

Patrick Vieira reckons Manchester City’s attack is a match for any team in Europe.

Even with Emmanuel Adebayor enduring an horrific time at the African Nations Cup, Roberto Mancini still has Carlos Tevez, Craig Bellamy, Roque Santa Cruz and

England and Tottenham legend Gary Lineker believes Manchester City’s decision to sign Patrick Vieira represents a huge warning to Manchester United fans.

In his column for the Mail on Sunday, Lineker wrote: “I must admit I find it a bit strange that

The ink was barely dry on his Manchester City contract when Patrick Vieira reignited his feud with Manchester United.

The former Arsenal captain is back in English football with Manchester City and is making an ambitious bid to deny United a record