Man City weigh midfield moves as Haaland fires title push
For the FA Cup semi-final, Trafford may start in goal, Rodri is a doubt, and changes in attack are possible. Haaland set to lead the line, with Cherki likely to keep the number 10 role.
Akanji, ever-present on loan at Inter, says decisions will come after the season. Inter have an option that becomes an obligation if they win Serie A and appearance criteria are met.
City are exploring a move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez amid uncertainty over his future. Interest is early, Chelsea hold a long contract to 2032, and a fee near £106m may be needed.
Haaland’s 5th-minute strike gave City a 1-0 win at Burnley to go top on goals scored. Despite missed chances, Haaland stressed ‘just try to win’ as focus turns to Southampton in the FA Cup.
City loanee Emilio Lawrence, impressing at Luton with goals and assists and an EFL Trophy win, says he would be ‘more than happy’ to return next season, with promotion play-offs in sight.
City appoint Carl Walker as Head of Academy Scouting and Recruitment, elevating the long-time CFG scout to lead youth talent identification alongside Thomas Krucken and Sam Fagbemi.
Sky Sports say City are in pole position for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, seen as an energetic partner for Rodri as Bernardo Silva departs, though timing of any deal remains unclear.
City eye attacking reinforcements, with Sky Sports linking RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi as targets to raise depth behind Haaland, Semenyo, Doku and Cherki.
City reportedly line up Enzo Maresca as top candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola, with Vincent Kompany also linked. Guardiola’s exit timing unclear as City chase FA Cup and Premier League after EFL Cup win.
City and Arsenal are level on 70 points and +37 GD, separated by goals scored. Fixture run-ins assessed, with potential for goal difference to decide if both sustain winning form.
Juventus keep talks alive with Bernardo Silva, who is open to a move but focused on City’s run-in. Barca, Galatasaray and Benfica also keen, with Juve preparing a formal bid.
