Manchester City face Rodri uncertainty as Bouaddi move nears
City have agreed to sign Arsenal midfielder Mishel Nduka, 16, after he rejected a new deal. A medical is due before he joins on scholarship terms.
Elliot Anderson bid an emotional farewell to Nottingham Forest after sealing a £116m move to Manchester City, thanking fans after helping secure European qualification and becoming an England international.
Real Madrid are close on personal terms with Rodri after his World Cup win, but have not opened talks with City over the midfielder.
City striker Matty Warhurst has joined Northampton Town in a six-figure deal, with Hugo Viana securing a high sell-on clause in the 19-year-old's move.
Chelsea have signed Morgan Rogers for £117m, taking their tally of ex-Man City academy players to six, with Cole Palmer ranked the standout success among the Etihad alumni.
Real Madrid's board are reconsidering a move for Rodri after his stellar World Cup, with the City midfielder said to be open to returning to Spain.
City have reportedly agreed personal terms with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi on a deal to 2031, with talks ongoing as they push to beat rival interest.
City and Arsenal have stepped up interest in Flamengo's Kauã Pavuna, with the 15-year-old's family visiting Europe to view clubs' development projects and facilities.
Italy are pushing to appoint former City manager Pep Guardiola, with FIGC chief Giovanni Malagò saying his wages would be a budget exception, but no deal is certain.
Rodri wants to play for Real Madrid, but Florentino Pérez remains the main obstacle. City have offered a new deal as his future shapes their midfield plans.
PSG have ended interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi, leaving City pushing hardest for the Lille midfielder, who is valued at around €100m and wanted by several clubs.
Manchester City are braced for a major overhaul, with several exits expected and interest in Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi as Hugo Viana plans one of the club’s busiest windows in years.
Former City defender John Stones, who left after his contract expired, is on Chelsea's centre-back shortlist following his positive 2026 World Cup with England.
