Doku and Savinho near returns as City eye Newcastle
Man City and Arsenal both reach the FA Cup fifth round, keeping a March quadruple chase alive. City face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, with league momentum said to have swung towards City.
Man City are not named among clubs scouting RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, as Chelsea, Liverpool and others watch the €100m-rated 19-year-old. Liverpool lead the race after his eighth goal of the season.
Saudi clubs have new offers for Mateo Kovacic, who enters his final 18 months. He prefers Europe, with AC Milan and Juventus in early talks, as City plan midfield changes this summer.
James Trafford says Donnarumma’s deadline-day arrival changed his role after starting 3 league games. Now cup starter, he is uncertain about next season but praises the Italian and aims to improve.
Guardiola says Doku is ‘close’ but yet to train, Savinho nearing return after 6-8 week lay-off. City advanced in FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Salford and face Newcastle next in the league.
City insiders are increasingly hopeful Guardiola will remain until his contract ends in 2027, despite succession planning and external speculation about a 2025 exit.
