Owen Hargreaves was pictured having a medical at Manchester City on August 30, 2011 with club doctor Philip Batty ahead of his transfer to the Etihad Stadium. It was reported thatthe medical team persons at Manchester City were impressed with Owen Hargreaves and his state of mind and body.

Manchester City were looking for a new midfielder to replace Frenchman Patrick Vieira who left the previous season and their search led them to Hargreaves. The Citizens also wanted a new midfielder in anticipation of Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toureleaving for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in January 2012.
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