Man City negotiate Ake exit, Maresca greeted at CFA
Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy’s strong ties with Enzo Maresca and City’s EDS could bring Manchester City loanees to the Bluebirds, boosting their Championship survival push.
Reports in Portugal link City with strong interest in Porto keeper Diogo Costa, amid James Trafford uncertainty. PSG also keen. His release clause is £51m, though Porto would seek more.
Pepijn Lijnders left Maresca a whiteboard note at the City Football Academy: ‘Make each day a masterpiece.’ He wished him ‘an unbelievable journey’ as Maresca begins life as Manchester City manager.
City’s Rayan Cherki is struggling for France minutes at the World Cup, with ‘sleepless nights’ reported. Senior teammates like Kylian Mbappé are reassuring him his chance will come.
World Cup watch: Ghana lose 1-0 to Colombia in Kansas City. Antoine Semenyo plays 90 minutes, creates one chance, completes two dribbles, but the Black Stars fail to register a shot on target.
Matheus Nunes reinvented as City’s right-back, making 45 starts, seven assists and standout displays vs Real Madrid and Arsenal. With Maresca in, he is tipped to remain first choice on the right.
City negotiate Ake sale to Fenerbahce for £7m rising to £8.5m. Personal terms agreed, details pending. Ake, 31, had 17 starts last season and one year left. Won 4 Premier Leagues and the Champions League.
City are set to sign goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, with a loan expected. Piece urges Wednesday to secure a clause for his immediate loan return to Hillsborough.
Phil Foden, omitted from England’s World Cup squad after a subdued City season, attends Wimbledon with partner Rebecca Cooke and meets former boss Gareth Southgate in the Royal Box.
Ilkay Gundogan backs Enzo Maresca to be ‘incredible’ as Manchester City manager, citing their time together when Maresca assisted Pep Guardiola.
City confirm academy winger Isaac Smith has joined Barnsley on a permanent deal, with the club’s academy wishing him well as he seeks regular first-team football at Oakwell.
Middlesbrough, Derby and Preston pursue Man City striker Divin Mubama after his Stoke loan. The 21-year-old, signed from West Ham in 2024, is fit after ankle damage. Talks held with Derby, decision pending.
Report claims Real Madrid have offered Eduardo Camavinga to Manchester City after a difficult 2025/26. City are considering the proposal as Madrid plan midfield reinforcements.
