Man City close on Maresca, Haaland scores again
Rumours suggest a removal truck was seen at Tijjani Reijnders’ home amid uncertainty over his City future. The 27-year-old, rotated last season, is linked with Atletico Madrid while Maresca arrives.
Joško Gvardiol agrees a new long-term deal with Manchester City, securing the defender’s future after a strong debut season under Pep Guardiola.
Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 after late Gouiri winner, with Mahrez assisting Benbouali’s equaliser. Ait-Nouri plays 85 minutes, impresses defensively as Algeria move level with Austria in Group J.
PSG’s 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye impresses for Senegal at the World Cup and has been linked to City. With Savinho likely to depart, Mbaye’s pace and versatility are mooted as an option.
Profile of Antoine Semenyo charts the trial that revived his career, with coach David Hockaday recounting how the future Ghana forward and Manchester City player earned his breakthrough.
Leeds bid £20m+ for Southampton’s Shea Charles, but a Man City sell-on clause and buy-back mean Saints seek a higher fee, complicating talks.
Rayan Cherki plays 24 minutes as France beat Iraq 3-0 after a long weather delay. Mbappé scores twice, Dembélé adds a third. Cherki registers 1 big chance created and 5 passes into the final third.
L’Équipe apologise to Jeremy Doku after a presenter criticised his plan to leave the World Cup for his child’s birth. The Man City winger returned to London, with Belgium confirming mother and baby are well.
Erling Haaland hits a brace in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal, becoming Norway’s all-time World Cup top scorer. The Man City striker extends his run to 12 straight competitive games scoring.
City near appointing Enzo Maresca as Guardiola’s successor after talks with Chelsea over £15m+ compensation. Maresca, ex-City assistant, aligned on summer plans, with Elliot Anderson a £120m+ target.
City reject Arsenal’s loan idea for Savinho, preferring a permanent €50m sale. Tottenham have met City Football Group and City executives as they push to sign the winger.
City negotiate a British-record move for Elliot Anderson and eye Sandro Tonali. Rodri has a new deal offer. Nico Gonzalez could leave, and Tijjani Reijnders may be sold amid midfield reshuffle.
