Rumour Reel: Hart departure to spark Man City exodus, Baggies seek Schlupp signing?

Jamie Clark, Sports Editor | August 20, 2016

Coral’s rumour reel

Joe Hart might not be the only one leaving the Etihad with Pep Guardiola potentially prepared to sanction a Man City exodus, according to the weekend papers.

Meanwhile, Coral’s new betting partners West Bromwich Albion continue their reported chase of one of last term’s Premier League title winners as the Baggies seek Jeffrey Schlupp as a signing…

Man City exodus to start with Hart

England goalkeeper Hart’s unhappiness over being dropped by new club coach Guardiola has been widespread football news throughout the last week, but other players could also join him in leaving Premier League title favourites Manchester City.

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony – using sparingly (if at all when main Etihad marksman Sergio Aguero is fit) since his reported £25m move from Swansea City in January 2015 – is also among those facing the axe.

Midfield duo Yaya Toure – a player whose past relationship with gaffer Guardiola is said to be far from friendly – and Samir Nasri join defender Eliaquim Mangala as players the local press in the Northwest claim could be on their way out.

Guardiola will do nothing to stop a Man City exodus, however, as the below quotes show: “I want happiness for the players. I don’t want players to stay here if they don’t want.