Manchester City move onto the FA Cup this weekend after booking their place in the final of the Carabao Cup.
A 3-2 victory over Bristol City on Tuesday was more than enough to see Pep Guardiola move closer than ever before to his first piece of silverware as Blues boss.
Their task on Sunday against Neil Warnock's Cardiff will be very different despite it being another game against good Championship opposition, and the players have already been given instructions.
It is also a busy time for Txiki Begiristain and the City hierarchy as they look to bring players in before the January window closes.
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte has re-emerged as a target after rejecting the chance to move to Manchester in 2016. It looks likely to demand a club record fee to land the 23-year-old.
Stick with us as we bring you all the transfer news LIVE from the Etihad.
Cardiff test
Guardiola will be drilling his players for Sunday, which may well involve some long ball exercises!
Fred pursuit
Meanwhile, City are still trying to complete a deal for Fred in this transfer window according to James Robson.
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Hello and welcome to our blog for the day. Transfer news is still dominated by one man, and a very good signing he would be.
