Man City push record Anderson deal as Bouaddi chase continues
Inter and Everton eye ex-Man City defender John Stones after his City exit. The 32-year-old free agent brings Champions League pedigree but fitness doubts, while he focuses on England at the World Cup.
Tottenham consider a move for Man City striker Omar Marmoush, valued at £53m. De Zerbi ‘loves’ his profile as Spurs also track James Trafford and Savinho. Marmoush seeks minutes behind Erling Haaland.
Preview centres on Haaland vs Mbappe as Norway face France for Group I top spot. Haaland has 4 in 2, 59 in 52 caps; Mbappe 4 in 2, 60 in 100 caps. Haaland plays down pressure, France seen as favourites.
City agree a deal worth up to a British record £130m for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, who is set for a medical before a move to the Etihad.
Man City and Arsenal are best placed to sign Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand for €40-50m. City’s Hugo Viana, who signed him for Sporting, admires the Dane. Italian options have cooled.
City’s Tijjani Reijnders registers an assist as Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to win Group F. Nathan Ake features, with Morocco next in the last 32.
Alf-Inge Haaland praises PSG and says ‘nothing is impossible’ on a future move, but stresses Erling is committed to leading Manchester City after Pep, amid ongoing interest from Europe’s elite.
Man City monitor 15-year-old Blackburn talent Ty Livesey, who has 100+ youth goal contributions and debuted for U18s at 14. City, Man United and Liverpool are leading contenders for the midfielder.
Forest and Aston Villa target Man City’s Mateo Kovacic, who has 12 months left. Anderson’s £115m City arrival ups midfield competition. Kovacic played six league games last season amid injuries.
City enter the race for Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi after his standout World Cup, with PSG and Arsenal also keen. Lille want at least £60m as City weigh this alongside pursuit of Elliot Anderson.
Pedro Porro reflects on his Man City stint, saying it was ‘an investment in my future’. He made no City appearances, went via Sporting, and is now key at Tottenham after a €40m move and new deal to 2031.
