Man City weigh Leao move as Aké mulls exit
City duo Rayan Cherki (1G,2A, P3 W3) and Nico O’Reilly (G v Chelsea, key cross v Arsenal, CS2) are nominated for April’s award. Fans can vote before 12:00 BST on 4 May.
Report links Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City only if Pep Guardiola leaves and Enzo Maresca arrives. Chelsea could sell, with PSG and Real Madrid interested, and a clause around £103m.
City are exploring a £60m move for Milan winger Rafael Leao, with Hugo Viana admiring him. Liverpool, Man United and Real Madrid also monitor as Milan consider sales amid financial constraints.
Milan are eyeing Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic as a midfield option, with movement expected in their engine room. Leon Goretzka is also targeted on a free.
Liverpool are weighing a move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford as Alisson’s future is uncertain and Giorgi Mamardashvili struggles for form.
Man United cool pursuit of Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, avoiding a bidding war. City are readying an ‘important offer’ for the £120m-rated midfielder under contract to 2029.
City scout 17-year-old Ilian Hadidi of Standard Liège, a Moroccan U17 midfielder eyed by Dortmund, Ajax, Lille, Monaco, PSV, Feyenoord and Club Brugge. Could join EDS or go on a CFG loan if signed.
Guardiola hails UEFA’s expanded European spots and ‘Swiss model’ for keeping Premier League games alive. City face Everton then Brentford, with FA Cup Final v Chelsea impacting European qualification places.
City track Cruzeiro’s 17-year-old midfielder Eduardo Pape after 4 goals at the U17 South American Championship. Interest could reach €30-40m, with Chelsea and Bournemouth also keen.
Preview tips City XI for Everton away, featuring Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly, Nico Gonzalez, Bernardo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland, Semenyo. Notes Rodri calf issue and City’s six-match winning run.
Maurizio Sarri is on Manchester City’s shortlist if Pep Guardiola departs this summer. Napoli also consider Sarri, while Antonio Conte’s future could affect that scenario.
Leonardo Bonucci urges Italy to appoint Pep Guardiola for a ‘radical change’ after failing to reach the 2026 World Cup. Speculation persists over Guardiola’s City future despite a 2027 contract.
Nathan Aké is considering leaving Manchester City due to limited minutes. Milan sounded him out in January and could return in summer, with his versatility and 2027 deal factors in any move.
CFG club Bahia adopt an Individual Development Program aligned with City, fast-tracking talents like Dell and Ruan Pablo, who are monitored by Guardiola’s staff, to streamline the pathway towards Manchester City.
Fenerbahce and Galatasaray plan moves for departing free agent Bernardo Silva, with talks set with Jorge Mendes and a reported €15m-a-year offer. Juventus, Barcelona and AC Milan also monitor the City great.
City loanee Vitor Reis, ever-present for Girona, is in Brazil contention after Éder Militão’s injury. He cites Ancelotti feedback and strong LaLiga metrics, boosting chances before his Etihad return.
