Man City eye Anderson as Rodri details recovery
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez says Man City right-back Matheus Nunes will miss Chile but ‘we hope’ he will be fit to face Nigeria, while João Félix faces a late test.
Pep Guardiola says his 10 years at City were ‘really fun’ and admits he does not know his next move after leaving following the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. Enzo Maresca is expected to take over at City.
Pep Guardiola says Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool were a ‘nightmare’, praising Anfield’s difficulty. He faced Klopp 30 times, winning 11, drawing 7 and losing 12, with several tight Man City title races.
Tottenham lead race for City winger Savinho, who is open to a move. A £50m fee could tempt City after reduced minutes following Antoine Semenyo’s arrival, with Newcastle also interested.
Fenerbahce candidate Aziz Yıldırım targets Nathan Ake, claiming talks with City and readiness to meet €11m fee and €6m salary. Ake’s minutes dipped in 2025/26, with uncertainty over his City future.
Chelsea could rival Arsenal and Man City for Morgan Rogers as they target a blend of young talent and Premier League experience in Xabi Alonso’s first window.
Rodri recalls ACL fears after rupturing his knee in 2024, enduring setbacks before returning for City in April 2025. He now feels ‘stronger than before’ and expects to be fit to captain Spain vs Cape Verde.
Bernardo Silva, a free agent after nine trophy-laden years at City, says ‘Barcelona is an option I have, but I haven’t made that decision yet’, insisting he wants a club that truly wants him.
Dortmund president Hans-Joachim Watzke says Haaland admires Real Madrid and could join in 2-3 years, but will stay at Manchester City next season. City deny any release clause, complicating any move.
City’s first bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson was rejected, but they plan an improved offer for the 22-year-old box-to-box target amid a £100m valuation, with Sandro Tonali eyed as backup.
Pep, now back in Barcelona after leaving Man City, warns Champions League obsession ‘destroys projects’, praises La Liga consistency, and hails ex-City duo Bernardo Silva and Julián Álvarez as top players.
City are holding important talks amid preparations for life after Guardiola’s final season, which still ended with more silverware at the Etihad.
