Man City stance on Gvardiol and wide plans as Savinho talks progress
Man United target Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, whom Pep Guardiola once called ‘unbelievable’. Talks on a new deal are unlikely to progress, but Bournemouth are not keen to sell.
River Plate will ask City about a season loan for Claudio Echeverri after a tough year at Leverkusen and Girona. City prefer to keep him in Europe and will seek another European loan.
Bayern, led by Vincent Kompany, hold ‘some interest’ in Josko Gvardiol. City view the 24-year-old as indispensable, tied to 2028, and would resist unless an astronomical offer arrives.
Atalanta set a ‘crazy’ €75m price abroad, €60m in Serie A, for Marco Palestra. Journalist Paolo Bargiggia says Man City are interested, with Inter likely to struggle despite meeting La Dea.
Barcelona will re-sign 14-year-old Girona midfielder Enzo Pérez, beating Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Manchester City after his standout U14 title-winning season.
Two Haaland match-worn shirts fetched £22,552 and £17,531, with Tijjani Reijnders at £17,302 as City logged three top-10 sales, underlining their commercial pull despite Arsenal topping the list.
Man City and Chelsea are tracking Juventus wing-back Andrea Cambiaso. Versatile and valued at over €50m, he fits possession sides. Barcelona monitor too, while City’s interest dates to 2025.
Marc Guehi fronts Toshiba TV’s ‘Retro Replay’ launch as he targets a strong World Cup to impress incoming City boss Enzo Maresca after a £20m January move and key role under Pep Guardiola.
Rodri, in his final contract year, says he is ‘very calm’ and hints talks might be further along without the World Cup. He wants improved terms amid Real Madrid interest.
Liverpool push to seal a pre-World Cup deal for a target Man City previously held talks to sign, per Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
Spurs talks progress to sign Savinho from City for about £60m after limited minutes. Xavi Simons teased a reunion. City could seek a replacement, with Omar Marmoush’s future also uncertain.
Atalanta reject Inter’s €40m bid for Marco Palestra, want €50m. Inter consider Cocchi in a swap, while Newcastle can meet terms. Man City, set to appoint Enzo Maresca, are interested but yet to bid.
Free agent Bernardo Silva, who won 20 trophies at City, has a formal offer from Galatasaray but is understood to have an agreement in principle with Barcelona for 2026-27.
Fan-voted Cage 2026 pits Lionel Messi’s Rosario Rumble against Erling Haaland’s Viking Voltage in the final first-round tie, a clash of flair versus power.
City may sell Omar Marmoush and have inquired about Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi. Arsenal and PSG also asked. Bournemouth are yet to respond. Marmoush is valued at around £59m and open to regular minutes.
Pep Guardiola and incoming coach Enzo Maresca have spoken regarding City’s first-team personnel as the club enact succession plans after a cup double season.
Rico Lewis, limited to 22 games as Matheus Nunes excelled at right-back, could shift into midfield after Bernardo Silva’s exit. If minutes remain scarce, a summer move may be considered.
Sheffield United want Kalvin Phillips after his loan, with Chris Wilder eyeing him for a promotion push. City, via Hugo Viana, seek a permanent solution, though a loan with option to buy is likely.
