Man City test market for Valverde and Trincão as Bouaddi price looms
Galatasaray target City’s Tijjani Reijnders as marquee signing, ready to open talks if City give the go-ahead. Valued near £42m and tied to 2030, he fits Okan Buruk’s Champions League aims.
Köln weigh a loan for 18-year-old City winger Reigan Heskey. The U21 attacker made his City senior debut last season and produced 7 goals and 7 assists for the U21s. No agreement yet.
Everton would take Man City’s Jack Grealish again if terms suit, but £15m wages and uncertainty over his injury return are major hurdles as he enters the final year of his deal.
City track Palmeiras striker Heittor Vinicius after an initial bid was rejected. The 18-year-old impresses Abel Ferreira, nears senior debut and could become pricier as Atlético Madrid and Shakhtar join the race.
City enquire about Federico Valverde after Anderson deal. Real Madrid set a £84m valuation and will only listen if he requests to leave, with the new manager reportedly insisting the Uruguayan is not for sale.
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande approves moves to several clubs, including Man City, but suitors balk at €120m price. Liverpool’s €80m plus €20m add-ons bid was rejected as Leipzig push to extend.
Leeds’ hopes of signing Man City goalkeeper James Trafford rise as Newcastle consider alternative target Zion Suzuki, potentially easing competition for the England youth international.
City push to sign Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Lille demanding around €100m (£85m). The Moroccan is viewed as a potential long-term Rodri successor despite the premium fee.
Report claims Rodri is offered to Real Madrid for €70m. Madrid hierarchy split after his World Cup form, but Perez remains cautious given age, injuries and contract situation.
City offer Mateo Kovacic to Inter, but Inter ‘hardly’ consider it due to midfield depth. £116m Elliot Anderson arrival adds congestion, with Hugo Viana exploring exits as Maresca reshapes midfield.
Rodri excels for Spain in a 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France, reinforcing calls for Man City to extend his deal with 12 months left as he remains pivotal to their new era.
Al Ahli agree £37.9m with Sporting for Francisco Trincão, but he hesitates amid Man City and Tottenham interest. Sporting demand any Premier League bid matches Al Ahli’s offer as City weigh a winger move.
Everton lead talks to sign Rico Lewis for around £30-35m. City are open to a sale as Maresca will not block an exit. Forest had ~£26m bid rebuffed, with multiple Premier League rivals circling.
