Vincent Kompany News

Liverpool have stood by Luis Suarez through his off-field controversies, but will the Uruguayan do the same, when confronted with big offers over the summer? "I don't have any doubts that bids will come because he's up there with the very best," Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said.

The Sweden forward has played all across Europe, and has just completed a season with Paris Saint-Germain, but is reported to be considering his future.

The Belgian is also wanted by Barcelona but City, under whoever replaces Roberto Mancini this summer, see him as a mainstay of their side.

It continued with a pitiful, insufficient defense of the Premier League crown that saw the trophy repossessed by loathed Manchester United .

The dust has barely settled on the 2012-13 Premier League season - hell, Manchester City and Chelsea are cashing in with two friendlies in the United States, including a game Thursday night on ESPN - and its already time to start thinking ahead before the summer 'silly season' descends upon us in full force.

There are several notable absentees for Chelsea's trip to the United States, with John Terry the biggest name left off the plane.

Manchester City began their ill-fated Champions League campaign with one of the toughest games in the club's entire history.

Next week, the United States men's national team takes on both Belgium and Germany in two international friendlies.

Liverpool are lining up a free transfer move for Manchester City defender Kolo Toure, according to reports on Monday evening.

The Brazilian could become an early casualty of incoming boss Jose Mourinho who has concerns about the 26-year-old's defensive abilities.

Manchester City could face a fight to keep hold of captain Vincent Kompany after Barcelona turned to the Belgium international when their interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva was rebuffed, the Daily Mirror has reported.

Enjoy the array of video highlights, join the debate at the foot of the page, and return at 12.30pm to wrap up the 2012-2013 season for a chat on all things Premier League with Adam.

Manchester City fly off to a post-season tour of the United States this afternoon, with their left-back, Aleksandar Kolarov, accused for the second time this season of abusing members of the crowd.

Jack Rodwell struck two excellent equalisers as last season's Barclays Premier League champions threatened to finish with a flourish, but the Canaries deservedly finished on top at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes it is important the club end their season with a flourish at Norwich's expense.

WHEN Barcelona are missing one man, they are not the same side; when they are missing just one piece of the jigsaw, they are considerably weakened.

Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley provided many notable firsts in what had already been a historic week in football, following Sir Alex Ferguson stepping down as Manchester United boss.

With Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini set to take over from Roberto Mancini at Manchester City, we asked La Liga expert David Cartlidge to pinpoint some of the Spain-based players the new boss might want to bring with him.

Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko cheered managerless Manchester City in the wake of Roberto Mancini's sacking as the Argentina and Bosnia strikers scored in a 2-0 win over relegated Reading at Madejski Stadium.

The Italian had considerable support in the stands and that was evident at the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday when, amid rumours over his future, his name was chanted regularly.