Man City push on Silva future and squad plans
City track West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes for midfield plans as Bernardo Silva’s future remains uncertain. The 21-year-old has 4 goals and 3 assists, but West Ham, 17th, are reluctant to sell.
Man City trigger a one-year extension for third-choice keeper Marcus Bettinelli to 2026/27. Sporting director Hugo Viana hails his impact as Donnarumma and James Trafford lead the goalkeeping group.
Pep Guardiola says he is ‘grumpy’ with Bernardo Silva over not revealing his future, insists he wants him to stay ‘for life’. City chase a domestic treble, 9 points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.
Leeds register interest in Man City keeper James Trafford. A move hinges on Leeds’ survival, with heavy Premier League competition expected after City signed Donnarumma and Trafford sought minutes.
City contact Hertha over 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. The U17 Germany captain has 13 senior apps and a €20m value. Move eyed as long-term midfield project amid summer rebuild.
City hold talks with Xabi Alonso as a potential Guardiola successor. The 44-year-old free agent has also spoken to United, Benfica, Sporting and Porto, with City seeking seamless succession planning.
Chelsea will be without Enzo Fernandez for Man City’s visit as he serves the second game of an internal ban. Caicedo returns, with Palmer, Neto, Estevao and Joao Pedro in attack.
Man City make contact for 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, joining Arsenal, Chelsea and others. The Cameroon forward, under contract to 2029, impressed in a 2-0 win at the Etihad.
Man City, led by Hugo Viana, make ‘concrete steps’ for Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand. Sporting open to €40m-€50m despite €80m clause. Dane seen as cover for Rodri amid Silva, Kovacic uncertainty.
Guardiola once called Frank Lampard an ‘extraordinary manager’. Lampard’s Coventry are close to Premier League promotion after transforming their Championship form.
Profile of captain Bernardo Silva as Guardiola’s ‘favourite’ and ever-present leader, from guiding Khusanov to excelling as a No 6. He nears 451 City games after years of pivotal title-winning displays.
Bernardo Silva set to break the Premier League appearance record for a Portuguese player if he features vs Chelsea. Predicted XI includes Rodri and Haaland, with Gvardiol and Ruben Dias still out.
April looms as decisive, with Arsenal 9 points clear and City holding a game in hand before a crucial Etihad meeting on 19 April. Guardiola says City must win every game to keep pressure on.
Gianluigi Donnarumma rejects Italy bonus claims, saying ‘no one ever asked for any bonuses’, and vows to move on after World Cup failure. City count on his leadership for the run-in.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder wants to re-sign Kalvin Phillips permanently after his loan. City open to a structured exit as Phillips nears fitness following a knee issue.
