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FOOTBALL: Manchester City seeking to boost defence

Nissan Motor Co's President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn (L) shakes hands with Manchester City Football Club Chief Executive Officer Ferran Soriano

English champions Manchester City are still in the market for new signings to boost their title defence, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Tuesday. Pellegrini has already brought in Brazilian midfielder Fernando from Porto, French fullback Bacary Sagna from Arsenal and goalkeeper Willy Caballero from former club Malaga but isn’t convinced his impressive pool is enough. “I don’t think the squad is complete yet but we have six weeks before the transfer window closes,” the Chilean told reporters in Kansas ahead of their friendly match against Sporting Kansas City.

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