It might sound strange to declare them winners after centre - back Laporte left for Manchester
City midway through the season, but they immediately replaced him with Inigo Martinez from Real Sociedad, the swift reaction serving as reassurance.
Not exact matches
Given the lengthy injury list the Blues have suffered this
season, Manuel Pellegrini seems unlikely to want to let any of his experienced stars leave
midway through the campaign — but the report reads: «Manchester
City duo Martin Demichelis and Samir Nasri are top transfer targets for foreign clubs ahead of the January transfer window.
We're just lucky Mark Hughes is still in charge at
City, that should cripple their chances — at least until they sack him
midway through the
season.