Man City set transfer plan as Maresca shapes squad
Real Madrid admire Joško Gvardiol as an ideal centre-back, but City are determined to keep him and a deal would be very difficult.
City plan to keep Matheus Nunes as first-choice right-back while recruiting a young specialist to add depth under Enzo Maresca ahead of pre-season.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak vows swift, targeted summer deals, praising January moves for Marc Guéhi and Antoine Semenyo. City are finalising Enzo Maresca’s setup and guarding assets like Joško Gvardiol.
Tottenham are considering an opening bid for Savinho. City, tied to 2031 and under no pressure to sell, will demand a lucrative offer before talks.
City dismiss Real Madrid election talk and plan for Rodri to play a key role next season, with the club intent on a contract extension despite long-term uncertainty.
A tribute to John Stones’ decade at City, from struggles to treble-winning linchpin alongside Ruben Dias, his midfield inversion role and cult-hero status.
James Trafford thanks City fans, highlighting his cup role with seven clean sheets and a key triple save v Arsenal, plus a 2026 World Cup call-up, as interest from Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham grows.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak stays calm on the 115 Premier League charges, saying he will speak fully after the independent ruling, promising a ‘wonderful sit-down’ once the verdict arrives.
Ghana rely on City’s Antoine Semenyo, with Queiroz tasked to unify a split squad. Semenyo expected to create and score from the left in group games v Panama, England and Croatia.
City are monitoring Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, valued at around £100m, as a versatile goal-scoring midfielder-winger who could suit Enzo Maresca’s new era.
With Nottingham Forest valuing Elliot Anderson at over £100m, City view Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali as a strong alternative, though Arsenal interest complicates the chase.
City refute Enrique Riquelme’s Haaland claim, stating there is no clause or chance of a move, and say they are considering legal action over image use.
Rayan Cherki’s standout debut season earns Khaldoon Al Mubarak’s praise. The playmaker scored for France v Ivory Coast and looks central to City’s new era.
