Man City move to secure Rodri as Grealish talks loom

United’s move for Southampton’s Shea Charles would trigger City’s 25% sell-on, boosting City funds. City and United also vie for Elliot Anderson, who is reported to prefer the Etihad.
City have joined the race for 16-year-old Hertha Berlin talent Kennet Eichhorn, with another Premier League club and Bundesliga sides also keen, says Fabrizio Romano.
Everton will not trigger the £50m option for Jack Grealish. Fresh talks with City are expected over a new loan or reduced fee, with wages a key factor. City prefer a permanent exit to cut the wage bill.
Newcastle fan debate frames Pep Guardiola as one of few clear upgrades on Eddie Howe, but a move to St James’ Park is seen as unlikely.
Aston Villa are weighing a move for a Man City star as a replacement for a key Emery mainstay, per talkSPORT.
A Man City player is keen on joining Tottenham regardless of possible relegation after De Zerbi’s arrival.
City are monitoring West Ham’s 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes ahead of summer, with his form and Portugal debut attracting interest amid uncertainty over West Ham’s status.
City Football Group lead the chase for Gor Mahia full-back Paul Ochuoga, with Chelsea’s BlueCo, Red Bull, Brighton and Brentford also interested. A CFG move could send him to Palermo or Girona first.
City have offered Rodri a huge new deal to ward off Real Madrid interest, per Fabrizio Romano.