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2022 WWE SummerSlam predictions, card, matches, PPV preview, start time, location, date

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2022 WWE SummerSlam predictions, card, matches, PPV preview, start time, location, date

Everything you need to know ahead of the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view this Saturday

 

It’s time for one of the flagship events on the WWE calendar. Typically considered just behind WrestleMania in terms of popularity, SummerSlam is set to be the biggest match card of the summer months with five title matches on deck for Nashville on Saturday night.

 

The biggest match of all pits a pair of old rivals against each other once again. Undisputed universal champion Roman Reigns puts his pair of titles on the line against Brock Lesnar in a Las Man Standing Match in the main event. Reigns unified the titles by beating Lesnar in the main event at WrestleMania.

 

Let’s take a closer look at who our CBS Sports experts predict will come out on top at WWE SummerSlam, which begins Saturday at 8 p.m. ET from Nissan Stadium in Nashville and streams live on Peacock following a kickoff show one hour earlier.

 

2022 WWE SummerSlam predictions

 

Undisputed WWE universal championship — Roman Reigns (c) vs. Brock Lesnar (Last Man Standing)
 
In giving Reigns a run as champion that has lasted for nearly 700 days, WWE has slowly backed themselves into a corner. Reigns has dispatched of basically every quality contender, leading the promotion to return to the well of Reigns vs. Lesnar despite it being a pairing that is very much stale. It’s hard to see Lesnar getting the win here as it only serves to reset for another clash between the pair. With The Usos and Paul Heyman around, there are plenty of easy outs to aid Reigns in keeping Lesnar down for the 10-count. As for Theory and his threat of cashing in the Money in the Bank contract after the match, The Usos can likely run interference to allow Theory to keep the briefcase around as a storytelling device a bit longer. Pick: Roman Reigns retains

SmackDown women’s championship — Liv Morgan (c) vs. Ronda Rousey

 

While there are plenty of chances for WWE to make major missteps with winners on the card, having Rousey end Morgan’s reign and regain the title may be the biggest one. Rousey’s return to WWE has mostly been a dud while Morgan has a strong fanbase that was delighted by her winning her first championship. The reaction to a Rousey win here would be awful and Morgan needs some time to really see how she can operate as a world champion. That doesn’t mean a Rousey win isn’t possible, just that it should not happen and hopefully WWE sees that. Pick: Liv Morgan retains
 
 

Match Card

Match Championship Match Type
Roman Reigns (c) w/ Paul Heyman vs. Brock Lesnar Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Last Man Standing Match
Liv Morgan (c) vs. Ronda Rousey SmackDown Women’s Championship Singles Match
Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Theory United States Championship Singles Match
The Usos (c) vs. The Street Profits Undisputed Tag Team Championships Special Guest Referee Tag Team Match (Jeff Jarrett)
Pat McAfee vs. Happy Corbin None Singles Match
Bianca Belair (c) vs. Becky Lynch Raw Women’s Championship Singles Match
Logan Paul vs. The Miz w/ Ciampa & Maryse None Singles Match
The Mysterios vs. The Judgment Day None No Disqualification Match
Note: (c) indicates the champion heading into the match.

Raw women’s championship — Bianca Belair (c) vs. Becky Lynch

 

Another potential misstep would be having Lynch beat Belair on the same stage as their infamous 27-second match. Lynch returned last year at SummerSlam and beat Belair with such speed that it caused significant backlash. Having Belair beat Lynch at WrestleMania to become champion once again was something of a make-good on that mistake, but allowing her to retain at SummerSlam would help in removing that stain from Belair’s resume. Pick: Bianca Belair retains
 
 

Pat McAfee vs. Happy Corbin

Corbin has not won a pay-per-view match since December 2019. That isn’t likely to change when he faces off with McAfee. WWE has done a good job of protecting McAfee as a special attraction who wrestles on rare occasions but surprises with his competency and athleticism. Corbin has cemented himself as a heel who can be slotted in for programs against anyone, lose the blowoff match and then move right on to the next without really gaining or losing any momentum. That makes him a perfect opponent for McAfee to defeat. Pick: Pat McAfee wins

Undisputed WWE tag team championship — The Usos (c) vs. The Street Profits (special guest referee Jeff Jarrett)

The Usos are so closely tied to Reigns that it makes it hard to pick against them before the “perfect moment” comes along. Such a big part of Reigns’ presentation is the dominance of The Bloodline as they hold all of the top men’s championships. The introduction of Jarrett as the referee could tilt things in the favor of the Profits, but Jarrett could just as easily cheat in favor of The Usos. Either way, someone is getting hit with a guitar. It’s just too hard to see The Usos losing the belts before WWE is ready to start having Reigns’ empire crumble around him. However things work out, the match should be great. Pick: The Usos retain

SmackDown results, July 29, 2022: Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre take out Theory before SummerSlam

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SmackDown results, July 29, 2022: Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre take out Theory before SummerSlam
One turbulent night before the Undisputed WWE Universal Title Last Man Standing Match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, The Beast Incarnate laid waste to Theory during The Special Counsel’s Special Address, hosted by Paul Heyman. Then, after winning the right to face the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion at WWE Clash at the Castle, Drew McIntyre got his own painful payback on the war-torn Mr. Money in the Back.

SmackDown results: July 29, 2022

Drew McIntyre def. Sheamus in a Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match to win the right to challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion at WWE Clash at the Castle

 

SmackDown began with an absolutely brutal showdown: Drew McIntyre battling Sheamus in an Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match, a contest with no disqualifications and no counts-out, which could only be won by pinfall or submission, to determine who will challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion at WWE Clash at the Castle.

 

The excruciating matchup incorporated multiple Shillelaghs of different sizes, Irish whiskey barrels, a bar and bar stools, tables, steel ring steps, the announce table, stacks of steel chairs, the ring post, pictures of ancestors, and interfering Brawling Brutes popping out of various hiding places. With destruction at every turn, McIntyre finally powerbombed The Celtic Warrior through a table before countering a Shillelagh attack with the Claymore Kick for the three-count. With the huge win, McIntyre earned the opportunity to challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion at WWE Clash at the Castle!
Moments after McIntyre’s victory over Sheamus, though, The SmackDown Warrior suffered a sudden attack by Mr. Money in the Bank Theory, who landed multiple strikes with the Money in the Bank briefcase.

Happy Corbin antagonized Pat McAfee and kicked him below the belt en route to SummerSlam

Shotzi def. Aliyah
 

The dangerous Shotzi overcame exciting upstart Aliyah with her devastating Never Wake Up finishing maneuver.

Before she was able celebrate, an irate Ronda Rousey emerged to expel Shotzi from the ring. Angry over Natalya and Sonya Deville claiming they should be in the SmackDown Women”s Title Match at SummerSlam, The Baddest Woman on the Planet proposed that SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan and her teach them a lesson ahead of their SummerSlam title showdown.
Ronda Rousey & Liv Morgan def. Sonya Deville & Natalya
 

From the beginning, the two SummerSlam opponents struggled to work together, as Liv, in particular, refused to tag in The Rowdy One as she tried to prove herself. Nevertheless, Morgan took out the interfering Queen of Harts with Oblivion and paved the way for Rousey to make Deville tap out to her ankle lock.

 

At SummerSlam, the WWE Universe will find out once and for all who deserves to call herself the SmackDown Women’s Champion.

 

Jeff Jarrett got kicked during chaos between The Usos and The Street Profits after declaring his SummerSlam intentions
 

 

Maxxine Dupri, ma.çé and mån.sôör presented the 2022 Beachwear Collection

 

The new vicious Viking Raiders def. The New Day
In an absolute slugfest, The Power of Positivity failed to shine over the new and vicious Viking Raiders as Erik & Ivar hurled Kofi Kingston into the canvas with an earth-shattering double powerbomb.

After the matchup, Erik & Ivar continued their RAID with a brutal attack on Xavier Woods. After clobbering him with a shield, the vicious duo placed a steel chair over his leg and smashed it with their shields, leaving Woods screaming in agony.

 

Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre laid waste to Theory during Paul Heyman’s Special Address
 

WWE Is Looking To Bring Back Sasha Banks And Naomi Following Vince McMahon Recent “Retirement”

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WWE Is Looking To Bring Back Sasha Banks And Naomi Following Vince McMahon Recent “Retirement”

Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of WWE earlier this year after clashing with Vince McMahon, but with the Chairman gone, it sounds like attempts are being made to woo them back. Find more details here…

 

Earlier this year, Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of WWE, ditching their Women’s Tag Team Championships in the process. At the time, they were expected to put their title reign on hold for individual feuds with RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair and SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey.

 

However, they’d have come out on the losing end of both matches at Hell in the Cell, and it sounds like neither were happy about being made to look like ineffective champions after spending months building the titles up.

 

Since then, we’ve heard countless conflicting reports about their respective WWE futures. For example, it’s been claimed that Banks has actually been granted her release, but regardless of what’s happened up until this point, it’s now said that the company is looking to bring both women back.

 

That comes in the wake of Vince McMahon’s recent retirement; remember, he was in charge of Creative at the time they walked out and almost certainly responsible for the subsequent burial on TV.

 

According to Dave Meltzer (via WrestlingNews.co), “It’s kind of up in the air. They’re gone. The last I heard was that there would be attempts made to reconcile, especially with Vince gone. So, it’s up in the air. I don’t think there’s anything definite just yet.”

 

Both women have been gone from WWE since May, but it makes all the sense in the world for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to try and tempt them back. Their departure came as a huge blow to the company, and stopping them from heading to AEW, for example, would be a real win for WWE at a time when one is sorely needed.

Will The Company “Smooth Things Over” With The Boss?

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Will The Company “Smooth Things Over” With The Boss?

There’s still a lot of conflicting information out there about Sasha Banks’ WWE status, but a new report suggests the company could be looking to make things right with the former Women’s Champion…

WrestlingInc.com’s Raj Giri, who was the first to break the news about Sasha Banks being released from her WWE contract, has shared some more insights into what’s happening with The Boss.

 

Apparently, the former RAW and SmackDown Women’s Champion secured her release from the company on June 10 courtesy of Erika Schreiber, VP of Business and Legal Affairs for Talent Relations. On a more interesting note, he adds that “leadership is trying to smooth things over [with Banks],” presumably meaning WWE could be looking to re-sign her.

 

Banks is a huge star and someone Stephanie McMahon is known to be a fan of.

 

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Now she’s serving as WWE’s CEO and Chairwoman, it’s not outside the realm of possibility that she’s looking to make things right with Banks (it would be wise to stop her from heading to AEW).

 

As things stand, neither she nor Naomi have commented since walking out of WWE. That led to WWE publicly shaming their actions on TV and stripping them of their Women’s Tag Team Championships.

 

Keep checking back here for the latest on Banks’ status.

 

Drew McIntyre to battle Sheamus in a high-stakes Irish Donnybrook Match

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Drew McIntyre to battle Sheamus in a high-stakes Irish Donnybrook Match

After two of their one-on-one matchups were postponed due to the shenanigans of Sheamus, Drew McIntyre and The Celtic Warrior will go to war in a good old-fashioned Irish Donnybrook Match.

 

 

Angela the sword has been banned, Shillelaghs and other weapons will be plentiful, and the rules are being thrown out the window. The winner of the showdown with challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion at WWE Clash at the Castle.

The New Day to throw down against the new and vicious Viking Raiders

 

In the wake of Ivar & Erik’s victory over Jinder Mahal & Shanky, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods will reignite their brutal rivalry against the new and vicious Viking Raiders when they finally face off in an explosive tag team slugfest.

Aliyah to take on a “disrespected” Lacey Evans

 

After Lacey Evans backed out of several matches because she felt disrespected by the WWE Universe and then blasted her scheduled opponent Aliyah with a cheap shot Woman’s Right on the July 22 episode of the blue brand, WWE Offical Adam Pearce has made it clear that the two Superstars will faceup.

Transfer news: Summer transfer window 2022: Premier League ins and outs

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Transfer news: Summer transfer window 2022: Premier League ins and outs

Latest transfer news 29/7/2022

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Latest transfer news 29/7/2022

Manchester City XI vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Community Shield

 

Aymeric Laporte is Manchester City’s only real injury concern heading into Saturday’s Community Shield with Liverpool.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed the Spanish international would likely miss a month or so of action after undergoing knee surgery after City’s Premier League title-winning campaign, leaving the champions somewhat light in that department.

 

John Stones and Nathan Ake could start in the centre of defence with Ruben Dias not yet fully fit.

 

The world, of course, awaits to see what Erling Haaland can do in the Premier League. Already on the scoresheet in City colours after netting on his debut against Bayern Munich, the summer signing is expected to be involved at the King Power Stadium.

 

Still, given the fact Haaland struggled with slight niggles upon arriving at the Etihad Stadium, it’s difficult to judge just how heavily he will be relied on.
 

 

Reds said to be talking to Serie A players Belotti and Ceppitelli

 

Toronto FC’s lineup may be getting even more Azzurri blue.

 

According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, the Reds are still in the hunt to acquire Italian national team striker Andrea Belotti. The 28-year-old is currently a free agent and is also wanted by AS Roma.
Belotti scored 113 goals in 251 total appearances for Torino of Serie A in his seven seasons there. According to TransfersMLS, TFC has offered Belotti $10 million per season and the ball is now in the Italian’s court as to whether he accepts the deal.
A TFC source told the Sun that they have followed Belotti for close to a year. Cagliari defender Luca Ceppitelli, 32, is also said to be talking to the Reds.

Barcelona transfers: How are they able to buy players despite €1 billion debt?

 

Despite being €1.3 billion (£1.1b/$1.3b) in debt at the end of 2021, Barcelona haven’t shied away from spending big this summer.

 

With the recent agreement to sign Sevilla star Jules Kounde, the Catalan club are poised to take their transfer spree this window past €150 million (£125m/$152m).

 

While Franck Kessi and Andreas Christensen have arrived on free transfers, Kounde along with Raphinha and Robert Lewandowksi haven’t come cheaply.

 

To further complicate matters, Barcelona have only pocketed a transfer fee for Philippe Coutinho so far this window with four other players leaving on free transfers.

 

How are Barcelona able to buy players despite their debt?

 

 

“It’s the only club in the world that can buy players without money. It’s kind of weird and crazy,” Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann recently said of Barcelona’s financial situation.

 

The German isn’t the only one confused by Barca’s transfer dealings but the Spanish giants have essentially been relying on what are known as ‘economic levers’.

 

These levers are used to alleviate the impact of existing debt and activated by selling assets of the club to bring in long-term revenue.

For Barcelona this has involved selling portions of the club’s TV rights and part of their Licensing and Merchandising (BLM).

 

“They have sold 10% of their TV rights for €207 million. Then they increased that share to 25% which I think gives them some €350 million more. That would be €500 million and I think they have another third lever worth around €200 million,” La Liga president Javier Tebas explained in late July via SPORT.

Gianluca Scamacca: West Ham complete £35.5m deal for Sassuolo striker

 

Gianluca Scamacca has completed his move from Sassuolo to West Ham in a £35.5m deal; Italy striker has signed a five-year contact plus the option of a further 12 months; the 23-year-old scored 16 goals in 36 Serie A games last season; Scamacca becomes club’s fourth summer signing

 

West Ham have completed the signing of Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca in a deal worth £35.5m.

 

The Italy international, who scored 16 goals in 36 Serie A appearances last season, has signed a five-year contract, plus the option of a further year at the London Stadium.
The Hammers have agreed to pay Sassuolo an initial £30.5m with £5m in add-ons. The deal also includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause for the Italian side.

Scamacca, who has been handed the number seven shirt, said: “I am really excited to join West Ham. I’ve waited a long time for this moment – it’s been a dream to play in the Premier League.

 

“I feel like West Ham is the perfect team for me. They showed they really wanted me and when I spoke to the manager there was an instant understanding. I can’t wait to play and show the supporters what I can do in the West Ham shirt – I hope we will love each other.”

 

West Ham boss David Moyes added: “We’ve been looking to add more strength to our attacking options for a while, so we’re delighted to have got Gianluca in. He comes really well recommended – and we’re looking forward to working with him. He’s a young centre-forward with a really bright future ahead of him.”

Gianluca Scamacca’s stats for Sassuolo in the 2021/22 Serie A season
Scamacca becomes West Ham’s fourth summer signing, following the arrivals of defender Nayef Aguerd, who joined from Rennes for £30m, goalkeeper Alphonse Areola for £7.75m from Paris Saint-Germain, and midfielder Flynn Downes from Swansea City for £12m.

West Ham were also interested in signing Chelsea forward Armando Broja, but while signing both Broja and Scamacca has not been ruled out, it’s increasingly likely to be one or the other.

 

The Irons also want to further strengthen in central midfield having made a bid for Lille’s Amadou Onana, while they are keeping an eye on Piotr Zielinski’s situation at Napoli.

 

Moyes is looking to improve his squad ahead of a season that will see West Ham combine Premier League improvement with a first Europa Conference League campaign.

West Ham make £12.75m bid to sign Frankfurt’s Kostic

 

Following Scamacca’s arrival, West Ham will now work on a deal to sign Filip Kostic from Eintracht Frankfurt.

 

The Hammers have made a £12.75m bid to sign the left-sided player, who has entered the final year of his contract at the Bundesliga side and believes his next deal is likely to be the last big one of his career.

 

The Hammers have offered an initial £10m with £2.75m in add-ons for the 29-year-old, who can play as a left winger or as a left wing-back.

 

The Serbia international likes West Ham and has a lot of respect for the club but remains undecided on whether he will join, given he has the guarantee of Champions League football with Frankfurt next season.

 

Left-back has been a priority position this summer for Moyes and the club have moved for Kostic, who helped Frankfurt win the Europa League last season.

 

 

 

Filip Kostic has one year left on his Eintracht Frankfurt contract

Moyes had a close look at Kostic last season as Frankfurt beat the Hammers in the Europa League semi-finals.

 

Kostic impressed in the competition as he won UEFA Europa League Player of the Season and had the most assists in last season’s tournament with six.

UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 Official Weigh-In Results

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UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 Official Weigh-In Results

Main Event – Women’s Bantamweight Title Bout: Julianna Peña (134.5) vs Amanda Nunes (135)

 

Co-Main Event – Interim Flyweight Title Bout: Brandon Moreno (124.5) vs Kai Kara-France (124.5)

 

Heavyweight Bout: Derrick Lewis (264.5) vs Sergei Pavlovich (254)

 

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Flyweight Bout: Alexandre Pantoja (125.5) vs Alex Perez (125.5)

 

Light Heavyweight Bout: Magomed Ankalaev (206) vs Anthony Smith (206)

 

PRELIMS (Live on ABC, ESPN, & ESPN+)

 

Welterweight Bout: Alex Morono (171) vs Matthew Semelsberger (171)

 

Lightweight Bout: Drew Dober (155.5) vs Rafael Alves (155.5)

 

Main Event Preview | UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2

 

Heavyweight Bout: Don’Tale Mayes (255) vs Hamdy Abdelwahab (264.5)

 

Lightweight Bout: Drakkar Klose (155.5) vs Rafa Garcia (155)

 

EARLY PRELIMS

 

Welterweight Bout:  Michael Morales (170.5) vs Adam Fugitt (171)

 

Women’s Bantamweight Bout: Joselyne Edwards* (137.5) vs Ji Yeon Kim (135)

 

Fight By Fight Preview | UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2

 

Light Heavyweight Bout: Nicolae Negumereanu (205) vs Ihor Potieria (204)

 

Welterweight Bout: Orion Cosce** (172.5) vs Blood Diamond (169)

 

*Joselyne Edwards weighed in above the women’s bantamweight limit. She forfeits 20% of her purse to her opponent. Fight proceeds as scheduled.

 

**Orion Cosce weighed in above the welterweight limit. He forfeits 20% of his purse to his opponent. Fight proceeds as scheduled.

Julianna Peña weighs in with 90 seconds left, Amanda Nunes rematch official

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Julianna Peña weighs in with 90 seconds left, Amanda Nunes rematch official
DALLAS – The UFC 277 headliner is official after Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes made weight for their anticipated women’s bantamweight title rematch.

Peña (11-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) and Nunes (21-5 MMA, 14-2 UFC) both successfully hit the divisional mark for Saturday’s main event, which takes place at American Airlines Center and airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN/ABC and ESPN+.

 

Former titleholder Nunes was first to the scale among the pairing, registering at 135 pounds. The champion Peña was the final fighter to step on the scale in the two-hour window, and was under the limit at 134.5 pounds.
Julianna Pena poses on the scale during the UFC 269 ceremonial weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Weigh-In Results | UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2
The Fighters Have Stepped On The Scales To Make It Official For The UFC’s Return To Dallas

UFC returns to Dallas, Texas for the first time in almost four years, headlined by a thrilling women’s bantamweight championship rematch that will see Julianna Pena go for her first successful title defense against former titleholder and current women’s featherweight champion Amanda Nunes. The co-main event will feature the crowning of an interim flyweight champion when former titleholder Brandon Moreno runs it back with Kai Kara-France.

 

UFC 277: PENA vs. NUNES 2 takes place Saturday, July 30 at American Airlines Center in Dallas with the main card at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT on ESPN+ PPV. The prelims will be seen on free on ABC, as well as ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT with the night’s action starting at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT with Early Prelims on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) and UFC Fight Pass.

 

Main event and co-main event scheduled for five rounds. All other bouts scheduled for three rounds.

Manchester City attempted to make late swoop for Barcelona and Chelsea target

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Manchester City attempted to make late swoop for Barcelona and Chelsea target

Manchester City attempted to make a late swoop for Chelsea and Barcelona target Jules Kounde.

 

Sevilla defender Kounde was at the centre of a transfer saga, with both Chelsea and Barcelona attempting to sign the defender. It now appears that Kounde will be staying in Spain, but will be moving to Barcelona.

 

That’s according to L’Equipe, who claim a deal has now been completed, with Kounde signing a deal at the Spanish giants until 2027.

 

 

 

However, the most interesting part of the report is that the French outlet claims that Manchester City did make a late attempt to beat both Chelsea and Barcelona to the signing of Kounde.

 

A move to Manchester City seemed the least likely of the three clubs, due to them already having a formidable partnership in Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias.

 

The likes of John Stones and Nathan Ake are sat waiting for a chance, so Kounde may have felt his game time would be limited in Manchester.

 

It’s a different story for both Chelsea and Barcelona, with the former losing two central defenders this summer and the latter having a significantly weaker squad to Manchester City.

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