Man City push record Anderson deal, eye Gusto and monitor Bouaddi
Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha favours a Premier League return to Man City or Man United over Newcastle. No clause this summer, with an €80m option only active in 2027, complicating any City move now.
Malo Gusto has approved a move to Man City to reunite with Maresca, but Chelsea want about £75m and City value him near £45m. Talks needed, with City weighing right-back options.
Newcastle and Aston Villa chase Man City goalkeeper James Trafford, with a frontrunner emerging for a summer move.
City appoint Enzo Maresca on a deal to 2029, succeeding Pep Guardiola. The Italian returns after EDS and assistant spells, vowing to ‘win, play good football’ as City move on from Pep’s trophy-laden era.
City monitor 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi as Lille prefer a Premier League sale. PSG and Real Madrid also keen. No guarantee of a 2026 move, with staying at Lille for another year possible.
Chris Waddle warns Anderson to heed Kalvin Phillips’ City struggles, while praising the Forest midfielder’s passing and work-rate amid talk of a record move under Maresca.
Erling Haaland leads Norway vs Ivory Coast in Dallas. Predicted XI includes Odegaard, Sorloth and Nusa, with Ryerson a fitness doubt at right-back.
Anderson passes Man City medical in Kansas ahead of a £116m move from Nottingham Forest. Deal to be completed before England vs DR Congo. Would be City’s record buy as Maresca plans midfield rebuild.
