Manchester City target Dumfries as injuries bite, Haaland set to start at Spurs
Erling Haaland is the UK’s top football taxpayer at nearly £17m, ahead of Mo Salah. City’s Bernardo Silva paid £9m. Haaland, tied to City until 2034, remains central in their trophy push.
City step up interest in Inter’s Denzel Dumfries as defensive injuries bite. Reports cite agent change and Barcelona interest, with Hugo Viana leading talks despite the Dutchman’s ankle issue.
Preview tips Haaland to start at Spurs, with Semenyo, Foden and Cherki supporting. Rodri set to return, Doku out. Defence likely Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly. City chase leaders with momentum.
Danny Murphy doubts Enzo Maresca as Guardiola successor, saying City need a stronger candidate despite his past at the club. Hugo Viana is compiling a shortlist for any future change.
Leicester agree a loan for City youngster Divine Mukasa to season’s end. The creative midfielder signs a new City deal first, after starring in the FA Youth Cup and U18s last term.
Kalidou Koulibaly hails City forward Omar Marmoush as among the ‘very toughest’ strikers faced at AFCON. Marmoush’s pace and form continue for City after goals against Wolves and Galatasaray.
Nottingham Forest sign Stefan Ortega from Manchester City on a permanent deal to June 2026 for around £500k. The treble-winning keeper departs after 56 games, following Oscar Bobb’s move to Fulham.
Pep Lijnders says Jurgen Klopp urged him to become Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City. He praises Guardiola’s “intense” methods and targets a win on his Anfield return.
