Man City’s Rodri opens up on ACL ordeal, club target midfield reinforcements
Bernardo Silva, 31, has left Manchester City and is wanted by José Mourinho’s Real Madrid. Juventus, Atlético and Barcelona are also in the frame as he weighs options post-World Cup.
City are exploring a move for 16-year-old Aston Villa forward Heaven Kilwa, an England youth international set to leave when his contract ends, amid rival interest.
City plan two midfield signings. Elliot Anderson is the main target, with separate interest in Sandro Tonali amid Arsenal and Manchester United competition and a £100m tag. Midfield depth is the priority.
City are confident Josko Gvardiol will stay despite Bayern, Real Madrid and Barcelona interest. Contract talks are expected to continue after the World Cup, with the Croatian to decide his future.
Köln are close to making Jahmai Simpson-Pusey’s loan from Manchester City permanent. The 20-year-old, who can play centre-back or right-back, has 11 Köln appearances. Fee remains unclear.
Atalanta want over €50m for Marco Palestra. Inter have bid, Newcastle are interested, but the wing-back would prefer Manchester City if they move, offering Europe and silverware.
Report claims Tottenham have personal terms agreed with Savinho for a move from Manchester City, alongside Jan Paul van Hecke. Club-to-club deals are still needed.
City are monitoring Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye as a versatile wide or No.10 option. The 26-year-old had 6 goals and 3 assists, with Liverpool and Tottenham also interested.
Rodri reveals ACL rehab left him fearing he would ‘ever play again’ after setbacks. Injured v Arsenal in 2024, he rushed back for Club World Cup, then had hamstring and groin issues. Says he is now stronger.
Reports in Spain link City and rivals with Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, valued at €40-50m. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético are also monitoring his situation.
Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland are up for Players’ Player, with Cherki and Nico O’Reilly nominated for Young Player as City land four PFA nods for 2026.
City face decisions under Enzo Maresca, with futures of Rodri, Gvardiol, Savinho, Nathan Ake, Rico Lewis, James Trafford and Jack Grealish assessed amid potential exits.
Ex-Man City captain Ilkay Gundogan is part of GSS talks to buy into Montpellier, with a deal nearing as the Ligue 2 club consider a takeover or minority sale.
