Man City focus: Haaland shines, Madrid linked with Dias
Jamie Vardy says Enzo Maresca is a ‘clone’ of Pep Guardiola, citing identical style and relentless work ethic. City line up the ex-assistant on a three-year deal to continue the club’s philosophy post-Guardiola.
Manchester United exclude Man City and Liverpool from Marcus Rashford’s £40m release clause. City’s attack reshapes with Savinho likely to Spurs and uncertainty over Jack Grealish.
Report claims Real Madrid, under Jose Mourinho, plan a ‘shock’ £80m bid for Man City’s Ruben Dias despite Antonio Rudiger’s new deal, with City and Enzo Maresca keen to keep the centre-back.
Bernardo Silva will join Real Madrid on a two-year deal from 2026/27 after nine years at City, 460 games and 20 trophies, captaining the 2025/26 domestic cup double. City eye Elliot Anderson as replacement.
Barcelona contact Man City about Vitor Reis. After Girona’s relegation, a loan with option to buy is explored, with Maresca to decide whether to keep, loan or sell the 20-year-old centre-back.
Man City’s Rayan Ait-Nouri plays 90 minutes as Algeria lose 3-0 to Argentina. Lionel Messi hits a hat-trick, while Ait-Nouri impresses on the left despite the defeat.
Man City’s Erling Haaland nets a brace and supplies an assist on his World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 4-1. Leo Ostigard and Kristian Thorstvedt also score, with Aymen Hussein briefly levelling.
Jeremy Doku agrees a new deal to 2031 with a drastically increased salary, rejecting numerous clubs. City secure a key attacker for Enzo Maresca after Bernardo Silva’s exit, with Hugo Viana driving talks.
Man City’s Rayan Cherki plays 14 minutes in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scores twice to become France’s all-time top scorer, with Bradley Barcola netting the other.
Portugal are set to rest Ruben Dias for their World Cup opener vs DR Congo due to an April ankle injury and relapse risk. City’s centre-back trained separately, with Renato Veiga tipped to deputise.
City target Elliot Anderson after Bernardo Silva exit, consider selling Savinho to upgrade wide options, and aim to keep stars like Rodri, Ruben Dias and extend Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku.
