Man City weigh Savinho sale, push Gvardiol deal
Atalanta’s Marco Palestra prefers a move to Man City over Inter and Newcastle. Inter’s first bid was rejected, with La Dea now seeking over €50m. A formal City offer could shift the situation.
City weigh next loan for Claudio Echeverri after Girona’s relegation. Bahia emerge via CFG links, with Flamengo, River Plate and Monza also keen. A first-team return is ‘practically ruled out’ for now.
City tie 18-year-old Divine Mukasa to 2030. The midfielder made six senior appearances, starred in the Carabao Cup run, then logged 2 goals and 3 assists on loan at Leicester. Hugo Viana hails his progress.
Tijjani Reijnders says Guardiola left City as he ‘no longer has the energy’ after 10 years. He praises Pep’s intensity. Reijnders prepares for the 2026 World Cup as Enzo Maresca readies to take over.
Transfermarkt list Rodri as biggest value drop in 2025/26, down €60m to €50m. Phil Foden ranks 6th with a €30m fall to €70m, while Bernardo Silva also declines by €16m to €22m.
City join Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man United and Arsenal in an ‘intense’ race for Flamengo’s 15-year-old Kaua Pavuna, a classic No 10 likened to Ronaldinho. Any move would be for when he is eligible.
PSG’s Zaire-Emery hails Man City’s Rayan Cherki as ‘genius’ after France displays. Cherki scored v Ivory Coast and had 10 goals, 15 assists in 52 City games, earning a PFA nomination alongside Haaland.
City hold internal talks on signing 15-year-old Leicester midfielder Darren Motsi, with Liverpool also keen. The England youth prospect is eyeing a top-flight pathway after Leicester’s relegation.
City and Manchester United battle for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. Forest want around £100m after rejecting City’s £80m bid. United are ‘optimistic’ and both clubs would hike his £100k wages.
City are ‘progressing well’ on a new deal for Josko Gvardiol despite Bayern and Real interest. The 24-year-old, under contract to 2028, says he is happy at City as talks continue under Hugo Viana.
Tottenham are advancing a £60m deal for Savinho from Manchester City. Spurs believe he wants the move. An exit would see City target a new winger to replace the Brazil international.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak hails 17-year-old Ryan McAidoo as the academy talent exciting him most and promises fans “a smile” this summer as City target winning under Enzo Maresca in 2026/27.
Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, once on £520-a-week at Sheffield United, is linked with Manchester City and Manchester United after a strong season, with any move likely to bring a major pay rise.
Coach Pepijn Lijnders left City for family reasons and is taking time out. A future reunion with Jurgen Klopp is mooted if Klopp takes the Germany job, though there is no concrete movement yet.
Prime Video buy a four-part docuseries on Pep Guardiola’s final two City seasons for over £10m, directed by Kevin Macdonald, covering the 2026 cup double and farewells for Kevin De Bruyne, Stones and Silva.
City win approval for ‘Mamma Mia! The Party’ venue at Medlock Square beside the expanded North Stand, a three-storey theatrical dining site creating around 150 jobs as part of the Etihad Campus growth.
