The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Manchester City to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Etihad.
Tuesday morning's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester City 'decide against deadline day move for Diego Costa'
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Manchester City reportedly have no interest in signing Diego Costa on a short-term contract.
As a result of Sergio Aguero's fitness issues since June, Gabriel Jesus has been left as the lone recognised centre forward in Pep Guardiola's squad.
The Spaniard has frequently insisted that there are no plans to make any senior additions before the end of the January transfer window.
According to the Daily Mail, Guardiola is not tempted to bring in former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea frontman Costa on a free transfer.
The 32-year-old has been without a club since Atletico agreed to terminate his contract at the turn of the year.
City currently hold a three-point advantage at the top of the Premier League table, scoring 37 goals from their 20 fixtures.
Joan Laporta: 'Lionel Messi could stay stay at Barcelona'
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Presidential candidate Joan Laporta has suggested that Lionel Messi could remain at Barcelona past the end of the season.
Messi is expected to end his long-term association with the Catalan giants when his contract expires in the summer.
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are said to be interested in the 33-year-old, who saw the terms of his £492m contract leaked to a Spanish newspaper over the weekend.
However, Laporta has claimed that the Argentina international could still pen a fresh deal at Camp Nou over the coming months.
Speaking to RAC1, Laporta said: "I have indications that he feels good at Barcelona and that he wants to stay here."
On the details of Messi's contract, he added: "Messi generates more revenue than the money he costs. We have carried out a study that shows that a third of what the club makes comes from him."
Laporta previously spent time as Barcelona's president between 2003 and 2010, a period which saw Messi make his first-team debut as a 17-year-old.
More transfer news from Manchester City:
Derby County make move for Manchester City youngster Patrick Roberts?
Derby County are reportedly keen to sign Manchester City youngster Patrick Roberts, who is currently on loan at Middlesbrough. Read more.
Birmingham snap up Manchester City striker Keyendrah Simmonds
The 19-year-old has signed until 2023. Read more.
Manchester City to sign Rochdale youngster Kwadwo Baah?
Manchester City are reportedly on the brink of announcing a deal for Rochdale youngster Kwadwo Baah. Read more.
Birmingham bring in Yan Valery on loan from Southampton
Valery has joined the Blues until the end of the season. Read more.
