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Manchester City News, Transfer Rumors (September 27, 2016): Champions League buildup, De Bruyne starts injury recovery

A wrap-up of the latest City news and rumors

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Fernandinho previews Man City's Champions League trip to Celtic - Manchester City FC
With Pep Guardiola’s men in red-hot, record-breaking form, the Blues have been tipped to clinch an 11th straight victory in Scotland against a side who shipped seven at Barcelona in Matchday One. The Brazilian insists that result has no bearing on this week’s game though, adding his side will have to be at their best to claim three points.

Brahim Diaz signs new deal - Manchester City FC
Brahim Diaz has signed a three-year contract with City. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder made his senior debut in the EFL Cup tie at Swansea last week signed his first professional contract at the CFA on Monday afternoon. The highly-rated Spaniard joined City from Malaga in 2015, playing for the Blues’ Under-18s and Premier League 2 sides.

Loan watch: Enes Unal and Bersant Celina score again
Enes Unal and Bersant Celina were once again the stars of an FC Twente victory this weekend. The loan stars, starting in a front three with fellow City youngster Yaw Yeboah, continued their astonishing start to the Eredivisie season for the Enschede side with a goal each in the 2-1 victory.

Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta braced for Celtic fury after that 7-0 Barcelona hammering in Champions League opener - Mirror Online
Pablo Zabaleta has warned Manchester City to expect a Celtic backlash. Pep Guardiola takes his team to Glasgow on Wednesday night and his expected to wrap up a victory that will be a big step towards last 16 qualification.

Claudio Bravo explains how Man City tempted him away from Barcelona - Manchester Evening News
Guardiola has been clear on why he brought the player in from Barcelona and chose him over Hart, and Bravo has shown in his early appearances that he is comfortable with the ball at his feet - wherever that may be on the pitch.

Pictured: Kevin De Bruyne and Vincent Kompany arrive in Barcelona for treatment on injuries – City Watch
De Bruyne already has four Premier League assists and two goals this season, and his absence comes at a bad time for the Blues. However, with the likes of Silva, Sterling, Nolito, Navas and Sané to call upon, City have plenty of depth in the attacking midfield area. Club captain Vincent Kompany also arrived in Barcelona today for further treatment on his latest injury.