Man City weigh right-back move as Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid
Ex-City defender John Stones remains key for England under Thomas Tuchel despite injuries and City exit. Debate over pairing with Marc Guehi and role on the left affects build-up and Elliot Anderson’s tasks.
Ruben Dias returns to Portugal training after an ankle issue and could face Uzbekistan. He missed the draw with DR Congo. Reports in Record and A Bola say a starting recall is likely if no setbacks.
City plan to assess Vitor Reis after his Girona loan, with a Hong Kong pre-season tour mooted. Barcelona links dismissed as ‘pure speculation’. Pundits hail the 20-year-old centre-back as a ‘star in the making’.
City offer fans authentic used training and match balls from 2025-26 via Classic Football Shirts, including Premier League and Champions League editions, with prices from about £35.
City near agreement to pay Chelsea over £10m to appoint Enzo Maresca. Blues allege a contract breach over talks last season but expect an amicable deal. Maresca keen to start before pre-season.
Jeremy Doku left Belgium’s World Cup squad for the birth of his first child and faced fierce criticism. The Man City winger prioritised family, prompting backlash labelled ‘disgusting’ by some.
Danny Mills warns Enzo Maresca over £70m Tino Livramento due to injuries. City consider a specialist right-back, with Givairo Read and Marco Palestra also eyed, while Elliot Anderson talks advance.
Juventus are monitoring Man City’s Omar Marmoush and PSV’s Ricardo Pepi at the World Cup. Pepi priced at €25m-€30m, Marmoush’s future hinges on Enzo Maresca’s verdict. No contact with City yet.
Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on a free, praised by Pep Guardiola as a ‘legend’. City must replace his leadership and press-resistance as Mourinho plans to use him as a roaming right-sided creator.
