Manchester City move to tie down Foden and key trio
Enzo Maresca will face the media for the first time as Manchester City manager on Friday, offering an early glimpse of his plans in pre-season.
Italy have sounded out former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti as they seek a new coach after missing a third straight World Cup.
Manchester City may be boosted in their bid to keep Rodri, with Real Madrid reportedly cooled on a move as the midfielder enters the final year of his deal.
Manchester City are among clubs willing to pay a nine-figure fee for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, but the 19-year-old's preferred move is to PSG.
Reports claim Rodri is pushing for a Real Madrid move after Spain's World Cup win, though his future could be complicated by a reported back surgery setback.
City are set to extend Abdukodir Khusanov and Jeremy Doku until 2031, with both rewarded after emerging as key figures in the club's new era.
Manchester City are reported favourites to sign PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, as a possible Savinho replacement, with the French club seeking £42.5m-£51m.
Manchester City are in formal talks with Leeds over James Trafford, who prefers an Elland Road move after limited chances behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Phil Foden and Vitor Reis have welcomed working under Enzo Maresca, praising his attention to detail, coaching and, in Foden's case, one-on-one sessions as City's new era begins.
Former Manchester City defender John Stones is a free agent and attracting Arsenal interest after William Saliba's injury, with Chelsea also mentioned.
Manchester City supporters had the most football-related arrests or police actions in 2025-26, with 102, ahead of Chelsea's 76 and Manchester United's 67.
Phil Foden has signed a new Manchester City deal until 2030, backing Enzo Maresca's new era after 369 appearances and 110 goals.
