Man City move to tie down Gvardiol as Read interest grows
United announce a record off-field deal, following precedents set by Arsenal and City. No direct impact on City transfers or squad detailed.
City’s Nico O’Reilly, 21, reflects on rapid rise to England’s World Cup squad after 9 goals, 6 assists and a Carabao Cup final brace in 2025-26. Expects key role under incoming boss Enzo Maresca.
Tracker of City’s 2026 window signings, sales, rumours and net spend.
City are optimistic Josko Gvardiol will sign a new deal to 2031 on improved terms, resisting Real Madrid interest in the defender who covers centre-back and left-back.
City’s £106m+£15m bid for Forest’s Elliot Anderson rejected, with £130m mooted. Rivals fear inflation. Marinakis wants upfront payment, City may walk away. Maresca keen to land top midfield target.
City plan for James Trafford’s exit, with Newcastle interested. They are preparing a move for 20-year-old Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles, who has one year left after relegation to League One.
Predicted Norway XI has Haaland leading a 4-3-3 with Odegaard, Berge and Aursnes in midfield, Sorloth and Nusa wide, and Ajer anchoring defence. Nyland to start in goal.
Man City’s Nico O’Reilly showcases Manchester-themed tattoos, says England camp has ‘togetherness’ in Kansas ahead of his first World Cup involvement.
Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio hails Mourinho’s arrival and says Bernardo Silva would be a ‘real boost’, amid links to the Manchester City playmaker.
Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read calls City and Bayern links ‘a compliment’ but stays focused. City are frontrunners, with a fee above €32m likely and Van Persie backing a move.
Erling Haaland relishes World Cup pressure with Norway in a ‘group of death’, praises Pep Guardiola’s daily standards and targets impact after 55 goals in 50 caps.
City target Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, 23, as John Stones’ replacement, with a fee around €80m touted.
Ex-City star Yaya Toure, 43, takes first managerial job at Slovan Bratislava, aiming to play dominant football after assistant spells and coaching roles across Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Nathan Ake features off the bench as Netherlands draw 2-2 with Japan. He completes 9/10 passes in 9 minutes. Reijnders starts and plays 70 minutes.
Report claims Jose Mourinho has opened talks with City centre-back Ruben Dias over a Real Madrid switch, with a €55m valuation mentioned despite his deal running to 2029.
City have yet to confirm Enzo Maresca as manager, with talks ongoing over Chelsea compensation for his early exit. Timeline and fee remain unclear after Guardiola’s departure.
Centre-back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey leaves City for FC Köln permanently for €5.5m plus add-ons to €7.5m. City include buy-back and matching rights. He posts an emotional farewell.
