Carlos Tevez's hopes of leaving Manchester City before Tuesday's transfer deadline could be over after AC Milan put their pursuit on hold until summer.

Carlos Tevez’s advisor Kia Joorabchian claims a rift with manager Roberto Mancini is at the heart of the player’s dispute with the club.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has warned Carlos Tevez he will face further sanctions if he refuses to return from South America at the end of the transfer window.

MANCHESTER CITY chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has warned AC Milan they will not allow Carlos Tevez to leave on the cheap just to bring an end to a long-running saga that has so far cost the controversial striker a staggering €11.1 million.

Sergio Aguero admits he feels “sad” for fellow countryman Carlos Tevez as Manchester City slapped a two-week ban on the controversial striker.

CARLOS TEVEZ has been suspended for two weeks by Manchester City. The Blues confirmed the news last night following a telephone conference involving senior staff, including chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak.

Carlos Tevez has been suspended for two weeks by Manchester City.

Manchester City’s legal team will go through the small print of Carlos Tevez’s contract before deciding how to deal with the controversial Argentina striker.

Players’ chief Gordon Taylor fears there will be more problems for managers like the one Roberto Mancini found himself dealing with in Munich last night as top clubs move towards a squad-based system.

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has denied refusing to play against Bayern Munich in last night’s Champions League match.

SHAY GIVEN will reconsider his international future when Ireland’s European Championships campaign comes to an end, despite signing a five-year deal with Aston Villa.

‘TYPICAL CITY’ really is starting to have a new meaning after Roberto Mancini’s side secured automatic qualification to the group stage of the Champions League with the traditional hint of farce.

ROBERTO MANCINI has demanded cash quickly as he looks to reinforce Manchester City for their first taste of the Champions League next season.

Manchester City 1 Manchester United 0

FOR once the numbers just did not add up for Manchester City and their resources were found wanting.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has tipped Carlos Tevez to become the best player in the world.

ROBERTO MANCINI has been assured his long-term future is safe as manager of Manchester City despite failing to lead the club into the Champions League.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has squashed speculation that Roberto Mancini will be sacked this summer and revealed the Blues boss will be given "all the tools he needs" to make the club a success.

Manchester City 0 Tottenham 1

Manchester City 2 Stoke 0

Manchester City have banned newspapers at their training ground after being stunned by the negative publicity surrounding their appointment of Roberto Mancini as Mark Hughes’ successor.

THERE was a circus at the City of Manchester Stadium yesterday.

Mark Hughes has confirmed that he was not informed he was going to be sacked prior to Manchester City’s Barclays Premier League victory over Sunderland yesterday afternoon.

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has criticised the impatience of overseas owners in the wake of Mark Hughes’ sacking at Manchester City – and revealed the Welshman was unaware of his fate prior to yesterday’s win over Sunderland.

Arsene Wenger admitted he was “sad” to see Mark Hughes sacked as Manchester City manager today.

Mark Hughes was sacked as Manchester City manager tonight, paying the price for a run of two wins in 11 games.

Manchester City have confirmed the sacking of manager Mark Hughes, and announced the appointment of Roberto Mancini as his replacement.

Manchester City confirmed Mark Hughes will not carry out his normal post-match media duties this evening, which appears to set the seal on his time at the club.

Manchester City 4 Sunderland 3

MARK HUGHES can understand why Alex Ferguson never identified him as a potential manager.

Hull boss Phil Brown hailed Jimmy Bullard’s replica reading of the riot act as a moment of comic timing.

Manchester City 1 Hull 1

MANCHESTER CITY face a striker crisis for Sunday’s derby with Manchester United after the FA yesterday confirmed an immediate three-match ban for Emmanuel Adebayor.

Manchester City expect to finally announce the capture of Joleon Lescott from Everton at some point today.

Manchester City 2 Celtic 1

Mark Hughes has confirmed Manchester City could make a third bid for John Terry.

MANCHESTER CITY have pulled out of the battle to sign Samuel Eto’o.

Manchester City have pulled out of the battle to sign Samuel Eto’o.

Roque Santa Cruz has revealed the top-four ambition driving on Manchester City.

MANCHESTER CITY last night finally completed the signing of Roque Santa Cruz as Liverpool confirmed they have reached an agreement with Portsmouth to sign Glen Johnson.

Manchester City have denied making an attempt to sign Barcelona’s Argentina star Lionel Messi.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has challenged manager Mark Hughes to lead the club to a place in the top six of the Barclays Premier League next season.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has confirmed Mark Hughes will remain as manager next season.

THE condemnation of Manchester City’s millionaires was as cruel as it was accurate — they just did not fancy it.