Manchester City rumour can be shot down – Player back in squad after mysterious absence

Anyone who may have gotten excited about Wesley imminently arriving at Manchester City can calm themselves down.

Why? Because he’s back in the Roma squad for their clash with Sassuolo. That’s according to Inside Roma, who say he’s managed to shake off the flu.

That same bout of flu had caused plenty of transfer speculation this week. A report yesterday, from Globo Esporte, stated that Manchester City had been in direct contact about a move to the Etihad for the Brazilian this month. They were backing up reports from England about the defender being of interest to Pep Guardiola.

That report from Brazil indicated that Manchester City had been following the defender for months. His performances at Roma have apparently convinced them they were right to look at him.

Then Wesley’s absence from the Roma squad caused plenty of raised eyebrows. Gian Piero Gasperini insisted it was flu and nothing more. But the timing was certainly curious, and healthy fuel for the transfer rumour flames.

Now they can be dismissed. Inside Roma report he’s back in the squad and the flu has been fought off. That should pour enough cold water on the Manchester City rumours for the time being.