Man City set Maresca staff as Anderson role outlined
Man United contact Julian Ryerson’s camp over a £26m move from Dortmund. The Norway full-back, Haaland’s teammate, can play both flanks. United plan a full-back addition alongside midfield targets.
Report links Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho with a move for Ruben Dias, alongside Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie, though City would be reluctant to sell their key defender.
City see £116m Elliot Anderson as able to partner Rodri and deputise in his role amid uncertainty over the Spaniard’s future, giving Maresca flexibility at the base of midfield.
City unveil Maresca’s staff: Willy Caballero and Denis Silva join as first-team coaches, Roberto Vitiello named assistant, Michele De Bernardin heads goalkeeping, Marcos Alvarez fitness, Javier Molina analyst, Danny Walker coach.
Dortmund chief Watzke says Haaland ‘loves Real Madrid’ and may move in 2-3 years, not now. Alf-Inge Haaland says he is happy at City on a long deal, with no agitation to leave.
City near a deal for Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles, fee rising above £10m with add-ons. The 20-year-old is set for a loan to QPR after signing, with Wrexham missing out.
Haaland hits brace to oust Brazil and reach quarters. Rodri stars as Spain beat Portugal, eliminating Dias and Nunes. England trio O’Reilly, Guehi, Anderson start in 3-2 win. Doku impacts off bench for Belgium.
Akanji, Vitor Reis, Wilson-Esbrand, Phillips, Echeverri and Grealish return from loans, giving Enzo Maresca a full squad view as City plan quick decisions amid a busy window led by Hugo Viana.
City set to sign 16-year-old Mishel Nduka from Arsenal, adding to academy after £10m capture of Jeremy Monga, with Hugo Viana driving youth recruitment under Maresca.
Feature analyses ways teams curb Erling Haaland’s threat for Norway and Man City, citing man-marking like Dan Burn’s, double moves in the box and his off-ball manipulation.
Forest submit an official bid for Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read, aiming to beat City and Bayern. First offer reportedly rejected, with Feyenoord holding firm on a high fee for the 20-year-old.
City expect 16-year-old Xavier Parker to sign a new deal after talks, with the club altering youth wages to fend off Liverpool and top European interest.
