Man City move to tie Gvardiol down as Malonga deal nears
Spurs have entered the race with Manchester City and Arsenal for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, with a £100m fee touted. The report also claims City are weighing Elliot Anderson as Enzo Maresca targets early business.
Manchester City are reportedly opening initial talks to extend Matheus Nunes’ deal after his successful switch to right-back, with the hierarchy impressed. He has two years left on his contract and is viewed as vital.
A reported £120m Manchester City bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson was rejected, which could inflate the market and force Arsenal to pay more for targets such as Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento, the piece argues.
Manchester City are interested in Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles, but new owner David Storch wants to keep him and talks over a new contract are under way after standout EFL displays.
Real Madrid have an interest in Ruben Dias and Matheus Nunes, but Manchester City reportedly have no intention to sell. Dias’ leadership is highlighted as vital as City enter a new era.
Portugal managed Ruben Dias’ workload with an individual session in Florida heat, but reports expect him to be fit for the World Cup opener. It is a precautionary approach with no major injury concern reported.
Norway boss Stale Solbakken backs Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to have a ‘very big impact’, citing sharp form and fitness before facing Iraq, with France and Senegal also in Group I.
Gvardiol is set to sign a new five-year Manchester City deal amid Real Madrid and Bayern links. City’s defence is shaping for the post-Guardiola era, with John Stones leaving on a free and Nathan Ake potentially departing, as noted in the report.
James Trafford voiced frustration after Gianluigi Donnarumma’s arrival curtailed his Manchester City minutes, affecting his England chances. Newcastle have made contact, and City value a sale at over £40m, according to the report.
Palmeiras rejected Manchester City’s initial €20m bid for 18-year-old striker Heittor, who is being prepared for first-team promotion. City may need to wait, with a potential City Football Group route via Girona if a deal is later agreed.
PSG centre-back Hermann Malonga, 18, is set to join Manchester City on a free, signing a five-year deal after being scouted notably in the UEFA Youth League. A loan from the Etihad is likely, per Le Parisien.
Erling Haaland will have a distinct addition to his Norway shirt for the World Cup opener against Iraq.
Manchester City are monitoring Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha alongside Real Madrid and Manchester United. He is tied to 2030, with a €70m clause active from 2027, making a move this summer unlikely without an extraordinary offer, per Sky Germany.
Rodri captained Spain in a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, completing 116 passes and creating 3 chances as La Roja laboured despite Lamine Yamal’s debut and Ferran Torres hitting the bar.
Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt. Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku played 86 minutes with 6 recoveries, while Omar Marmoush logged 90 minutes and 5 shots as Mohamed Hany’s own goal cancelled Emam Ashour’s strike.
Barcelona are exploring a loan with an option to buy for Manchester City centre-back Vitor Reis after his Girona spell, viewing his ball-playing and composure as ideal for Hansi Flick’s system.
