Man City weigh midfield and defensive moves as Silva exit looms
With Maresca replacing Guardiola, City could face exits for Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, Marmoush, Reijnders and Rodri. Possible additions include Elliot Anderson, with Haaland leading a Doku-Semenyo-Cherki attack.
After 8 goals and 14 assists in 2025-26, Jeremy Doku is tipped to be Belgium’s key weapon at the World Cup, which could springboard him into a bigger role for Manchester City next season.
Tottenham label Pedro Porro non-transferable under Roberto De Zerbi and set a £50m baseline, dealing City a blow and pushing them to explore alternatives like Marco Palestra.
Newcastle contact Man City over James Trafford as a potential No 1. Talks have not started and he will decide after the World Cup. With Donnarumma set to start at City, Trafford could seek a move for minutes.
City prepare an offer for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, with Maresca keen. Atalanta want a €50m cash deal after rejecting Inter. Right-back seen as a priority under the incoming boss.
Real Madrid target Josko Gvardiol, but City value him highly and have offered a renewal. Mourinho’s interest noted as Gvardiol seeks time while on World Cup duty.
Bernardo Silva agrees a free transfer to Real Madrid on a two-year deal plus option, with Jose Mourinho pushing for the move. City begin midfield reshuffle after his Etihad farewell.
City academy centre-back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey joins Köln permanently on a deal to 2030 after an 11-game loan. The 20-year-old leaves City’s system after 12 years, fee reported around €5m.
Rodri, 29, dismisses Real Madrid links, saying he is under contract at Man City and focused on the World Cup. After a groin issue, he featured in the FA Cup final win over Chelsea and says he feels fit.
Man City had a £120m bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson rejected and may walk away to avoid a saga, though the England midfielder prefers City over Chelsea and Manchester United.
