Man City near Maresca deal amid Chelsea row
Germany’s Felix Nmecha shines at the World Cup with an assist and control vs Côte d’Ivoire, drawing Man City links. He is under contract at Dortmund to 2030, though intermediaries are sounding out City and rivals.
Spurs have opened talks with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali, valued near £100m. Man City remain in the race and are discussing personal terms, with Rodri’s unresolved contract adding midfield urgency.
Report claims City push for Elliot Anderson could see Forest fund Davide Frattesi, enabling Inter to meet £26m for Curtis Jones and take the Liverpool midfielder to San Siro.
City are close to a deal with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca, with over £10m compensation reported. Chelsea allege a contract breach and illegal approach but will not report City. Maresca is already planning transfers.
Fabrizio Romano says Rodri has no agreement to renew with Man City yet, with talks on stand-by. Real Madrid admire the 29-year-old but have not moved, while also tracking Enzo Fernandez and Mateus Fernandes.
Chelsea could sell Malo Gusto if bids arrive. Man City, short at right-back under Pep Guardiola, and Inter have held talks. Enzo Maresca’s City appointment and compensation are close.
Piece urges Birmingham to target Man City’s Divine Mukasa on loan if Marvin Ducksch leaves, with Mukasa’s Leicester stint showing promise as a creative option behind the striker.
England boss Thomas Tuchel backs John Stones to start despite defensive wobbles in the Croatia win. Stones, formerly of Man City, is seen as key to playing out from the back, with Guehi competing for minutes.
Spain’s Martín Zubimendi says he is surprised by criticism of the midfield and captain Rodri after the World Cup draw with Cape Verde.
Netherlands thrash Sweden 5-1 as Gakpo hits two and Summerville scores. Reijnders plays 59 minutes. Dutch top Group F heading into Tunisia clash.
Opinion backs City signing proven quality on the wing, highlighting PSG’s Bradley Barcola as a versatile, elite dribbler who may be available for well over €100m amid Savinho uncertainty.
