Man City eye full-back upgrade, monitor Tonali moves
City target right-back upgrade, eyeing Chelsea’s Malo Gusto at £45m, with Tino Livramento also shortlisted. Fit with Maresca noted amid wider rebuild including centre-back plans and Elliot Anderson pursuit.
City’s Nico O’Reilly hit the bar and Marc Guehi went close as England drew 0-0 with Ghana, who secured progression. England stay top of Group L but must finish the job against Panama.
Arsenal’s loan move for Savinho was rejected by City, who avoided strengthening a rival. Tottenham now lead talks to sign the winger as City reshape the squad for the next managerial cycle.
Gvardiol started but was withdrawn at half-time as Croatia beat Panama 1-0 via Ante Budimir. Kovacic impressed over 72 minutes. The win keeps Croatia on course for the knockouts.
City are ‘annoyed and frustrated’ as Chelsea demand up to £10m compensation for Enzo Maresca after his Stamford Bridge exit, slowing his move to the Etihad ahead of next season.
City’s Jérémy Doku will rejoin Belgium after the birth of his son. He missed the Iran draw due to illness and travel but is set to return for the New Zealand match.
Ruben Dias played 90 minutes in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, with Nuno Mendes, an own goal and Rafael Leao adding others. Bernardo Silva featured late.
City target a right-back, with Malo Gusto and Tino Livramento shortlisted. Savinho loan to Arsenal rejected. Tonali only if a midfielder leaves, while focus stays on Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Livescore
Deloitte data show Newcastle’s revenue rise to €398m but the gap to Man City remains €431m (down from €475m). Chelsea’s gap narrows most, while Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs and Man Utd pull further away.
City admire Sandro Tonali but will bid only if a midfielder departs. Focus remains on record move for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. Newcastle want £100m, with Tottenham ahead in Tonali chase.
Nigerian winger Angelo Agbejoye, who had a month-long Man City trial in 2025, is set to join Djurgårdens IF pending a medical, beating interest from AIK, Rapid Vienna and Salzburg.
