Man City step up winger hunt as Savinho nears Spurs move
Profile of Manchester City’s Rodri highlighting his modest early lifestyle, studying while at Villarreal and driving a £3k Opel Corsa, before becoming a Ballon d’Or winner with Spain and City.
Sporting’s Francisco Trincão is delaying a €45m Al Ahli move while hoping for Manchester City or Tottenham interest, though City have not opened talks as they assess winger options post-Savinho.
City hosted a CFA ‘shop window’ for loans and sales, showcasing youngsters like Divine Mukasa and Issa Kabore to EFL and European clubs, as Maresca and Hugo Viana manage major outgoings in the rebuild.
Piece argues Arsenal suffer from World Cup toll on Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, and suggests copying Manchester City’s longer post-tournament breaks model under Pep Guardiola.
Leeds weigh goalkeeper moves as Brighton offer Carl Rushworth. City’s James Trafford will decide his future after the World Cup, with Leeds and Newcastle monitoring under new boss Enzo Maresca.
City Football Group bid for Palmeiras striker Heittor Vinicius reportedly came from Troyes, €15m+€3m bonuses, and was rejected. Palmeiras plan to keep the 18-year-old as Abel Ferreira rates him.
City prepare to sell Savinho to Tottenham for about £65m and accelerate winger recruitment, with profiles to match Enzo Maresca’s dribbling-creator brief. Francisco Trincão among names previously linked.
Man City’s Erling Haaland said before Norway’s quarter-final he expected England to win. He later praised Norway’s run after their exit.
Tuttosport say AC Milan ‘dream’ of signing Phil Foden for €50m-€60m, amid claims he may not be a guaranteed starter under Enzo Maresca. Reports still expect Foden to extend at Man City.
Chelsea beat Man City and Arsenal to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers for £117m, eclipsing City’s Elliot Anderson record. City must pivot in search for a wide attacker under Enzo Maresca.
Premier League spending tops €1.35bn. Manchester City rank 2nd for outlay so far this summer.
Newcastle and Tottenham have enquired about Man City forward Omar Marmoush, with talks over his future planned. Bundesliga sides also keen, but no bids yet.
French media react to England’s 6-4 win, with a Manchester City player singled out amid criticism after France conceded four before half-time.
Report claims Real Madrid would only move for Man City’s Rodri if Camavinga is sold for around €60m, with internal debate over the move and no indication the player wants to leave.
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak met PSG’s Nasser Al-Khelaifi in New York, pictured after padel ahead of the World Cup final, amid City’s active summer and ongoing squad rebuild under Enzo Maresca.
Man City and Arsenal are ‘particularly keen’ on Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi. President Olivier Létang says no set price, ‘anything is possible’, and prefers he stays, with a loan-back also floated.
Real Madrid have ruled out signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri this summer, despite past links and his openness to a La Liga return, per The Athletic.
