Manchester City have categorically ruled out signing Jamie Vardy or Neymar in next month’s transfer window following recent reports linking the players with a move to the Etihad Stadium.
Vardy is the Premier League’s joint top-scorer with 15 goals for Leicester City this season. Given Sergio Agüero’s unavailability at times this term – he has suffered four separate injuries and illnesses – Manuel Pellegrini may consider strengthening his striking options in the winter window.
However, Vardy is not being targeted by the manager, and the club are equally clear regarding Neymar. On Monday the Barcelona forward seemed to suggest he was aware of interest from City when questioned in a Brazilian airport.
This has been dismissed by the club, with it understood that this is viewed as being part of Neymar’s manoeuvring to seal a lucrative new contract at Barça.
The fluid nature of the transfer market means City’s stance could yet change. Last December the club privately dismissed any interest in Wilfried Bony then bought the striker from Swansea City for an initial £25m fee in the January window.
