Man City weigh Camavinga and Costa moves as Maresca era takes shape
City show strong interest in Porto captain Diogo Costa, whose clause is around €60m and could drop to £43m. Enzo Maresca’s arrival may reshape goalkeeper plans amid reported PSG, Chelsea and Liverpool interest.
Kalvin Phillips, 30, reflects on injuries that curtailed his Sheffield United loan, with a Manchester City return ahead after a stop-start spell since joining from Leeds in 2022.
Elliot Anderson impresses in England’s win over DR Congo with most touches and 3 chances created as City signing shines. James Trafford is unused sub. England set up last-16 tie with Mexico.
Report in Spain states there is ‘no possibility whatsoever’ of Rodri returning to Atletico Madrid this summer. City view the Ballon d’Or holder as central to Enzo Maresca’s 2026-27 plans.
City aim to tempt 16-year-old ex-Arsenal midfielder Mishel Nduka after his deal expired. Seen as a fit if two City midfielders depart, with Arsenal offering improved terms and rivals monitoring.
City are in progressing talks with Sheffield Wednesday to re-sign 20-year-old goalkeeper Pierce Charles, with optimism of a deal despite no agreement yet. The Northern Ireland international has a year left.
Report suggests City will listen to offers for Nico Gonzalez after reduced minutes once Rodri returned, with Elliot Anderson signed and another midfielder targeted under Enzo Maresca.
Tottenham push to sign City goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, for competition with Antonin Kinsky. He seeks regular games after limited chances at City, despite Spurs adding Martin Dubravka as backup.
Jeremy Doku starts but is subbed on 55 minutes as Belgium come from 0-2 down to beat Senegal after late goals force extra-time. He records 1 accurate cross and 1 successful dribble.
Ilkay Gundogan calls Maresca ‘an amazing’ coach and person, while Kyle Walker says City made a clever move and hails his bridge role under Guardiola. The legends back him to succeed at City.
Tottenham agree a £100m deal with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali, beating City to the Italy midfielder. City, led by Hugo Viana, turn to other targets after completing a £116m package for Elliot Anderson.
City’s Rayan Cherki is frustrated with just 55 minutes across four World Cup cameos for France, but senior teammates back him as Deschamps’ side head into the last 16 versus Paraguay.
City agree a record deal for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, 23. He completed a World Cup-time medical in Kansas and will finalise on return. Started all 4 England games, 4 goals and 4 assists last season.
City and Real Madrid have held direct talks over Eduardo Camavinga, with José Mourinho open to a sale. City, now under Enzo Maresca, see him as a market opportunity despite moving for Elliot Anderson.
City join United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs in pursuit of Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, 22. Bournemouth insist he is not for sale and may demand around £80m, with Scott under contract to 2028.
City confirm academy coach Ben Wilkinson has left to become a first-team coach at Derby County, as Etihad coaching changes continue. The academy thanked him for his work and wished him well.
