Vincent Kompany

Ajax Amsterdam’s Jan Vertonghen could be on his way out of Amsterdam Arena as a host of top European clubs are taking keen interest in taking his signature in the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old had earlier desired to take the next step in his career by moving to a bigger club in the summer makes. Now it looks certain that the highly-rated stopper would be pursuing his career outside of Netherlands in the upcoming season.

Vincent Kompany has said that Dedrcyk Boyata is one of the most hugely respected players in the Manchester City squad.

The Manchester City defensive line looked rock solid during Sunday’s convincing 5-0 victory over Sunderland and Kompany heaped praise on the 20-year-old full-back who was only appearing for the third time this season.

“Dedryck is unbelievable because he didn’t play for a long time and he is someone that the team has a lot of respect for because when he comes in he always delivers,” Kompany told the club's offcial website.

Roberto Mancini has said that Vincent Kompany is struggling with a hip injury prior to their visit of Fulham on Sunday.

Vincent Kompany picked up the injury during City's 3-0 win against Aris Salonika in the Europa League last-32 second leg tie at Eastlands. And, while boss Mancini is waiting to see how serious the problem is, it seems unlikely that Kompany will be fit to face the Cottagers this weekend.

Jamie Redknapp has praised Manchester City's Vincent Kompany for his excellent defending performance against Manchester United. Redknapp told the Daily Mail, “Vincent Kompany was quite brilliant in the derby for City and did not deserve to lose the game. He bossed Rooney for much of the game, but was caught out by a deflection that altered the flight of the ball. Even as the cross drifted over him, he would have thought: it's OK, it's behind Rooney, he has his back to goal.

Manchester city defender Vincent Kompany has backed Edin Dzeko to become a success at Manchester city. Fellow new boy Darren Bent overshadowed Dzeko for Villa on Saturday but Kompany has assured City fans that Dzeko will not be disheartened.

“Edin will not be affected by it," he told the Manchester Evening News. "It happens - strikers miss and defenders concede.”

Vincent Kompany, who also made the move to Eastlands from Germany in a £6m move from Hamburg, insists he can see Dzeko adjusting to the English game.

Manchester city assistant manager Brian Kidd has praised the form of Vincent Kompany and has hailed him as the best defender. Kidd has hailed the form this season of Vincent Kompany.

"We have a talented squad and Vincent Kompany in particular has been super," he said. "I am not being biased when I say he has been the best centre-half in the league. There is no doubt about it in my opinion.

"When he first came to the club his preferred position was central midfield player.

AC Milan are reportedly interested in signing Manchester city defender Vincent Kompany in the January transfer window. And according to the report in the Sun, AC Milan Vice President Adriano Galliano is willing to offer City Ronaldinho in a part-exchange deal for the Belgian.

Vincent Kompany is contracted to the Eastlands outfit until 2014 and he is valued at €10M-€15M. Robin van Persie has also been linked to the San Siro.

Vincent Kompany played a huge role in Manchester city's 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers. The little Argentine raced away and slipped his shot past Jussi Jaaskelainen. Had referee Andre Marriner and his officials been on form, the Blues would have been out of sight by half-time.Joe Hart almost harked back to the bad old days, racing out to grasp Sam Ricketts’ free kick and letting it through his hands, only for the brilliant Vincent Kompany to kick the ball off the line.

Suitably encouraged, Bolton stepped up a gear, only to find Kompany and sub Richards in uncompromising mood.

Vincent Kompany has hit back at Harry Redknapp and has told to concentrate on his own team. Redknapp claims his Spurs side can win the Premier League and will be one of City’s main rivals for top spot.

But Vincent Kompany said: “Other teams are welcome to talk about the title if that’s what they want to do, but we are only thinking of our next game."

Vincent Kompany has backed new signing David Silva to shine after he scored his first goal for Manchester City. The central defender singled out Silva as a potential key player for the club's European and Premier League campaigns this season.

"He's [Silva] an amazing player, and like every foreign player he needs a bit of time to settle in the Premier League," said Vincent Kompany. "But if you look at his quality, and we've seen a lot of it in training already, he's an amazing player, and there are going to be moments in the season when he's going to be very important for us."