Manchester City tie down Gvardiol as Rodri faces spell out
City have agreed personal terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi until 2031 and are confident of sealing a Lille deal within days, with about €10m still separating the clubs.
Real Madrid have opened talks for Rodri after he made it clear he wants to leave, while City are pushing to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi before any exit is completed.
Erling Haaland is FPL’s most expensive player ever at £15.5m for 2026-27 after a 239-point season, 27 league goals and another Premier League Golden Boot.
Elliot Anderson has joined City from Nottingham Forest for a club-record £116m, saying he is ‘over the moon’ and calling them the ‘Kings of Manchester’.
City are leading opposition to the Premier League’s £1.5bn EFL settlement, with concerns over funding and a proposed rise in the transfer levy from 4% to 6%.
Savinho is open to leaving Manchester City and wants a move to Tottenham. Spurs and City are aware, with the winger seeking more opportunities after reduced game time last season.
Manchester City have named a 28-man squad for their Asia tour, with friendlies against Inter Milan, the K-League All-Stars and Atletico Madrid. Jack Grealish misses out injured, with Kalvin Phillips also absent.
Josko Gvardiol has signed a Manchester City extension until 2031. The defender, key at centre-back and left-back, said he believes more success is coming under Enzo Maresca.
Kalvin Phillips is close to another loan move to Sheffield United after being left out of City's Asia tour squad. Jack Grealish is also absent as he continues injury rehabilitation.
Manchester City may solve their right-wing issue internally if no signing arrives, with Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki viewed as elite options to support or replace Antoine Semenyo.
Manchester City are linked with Pedro Neto, but Chelsea are expected to demand more than £75m. Enzo Maresca wants a reunion, with Liverpool and Saudi clubs also interested.
Ilkay Gundogan said Pep Guardiola joked he could become his assistant after retirement. The former City captain has completed his B coaching licence and is open to coaching.
Tottenham want Manchester City's answer on Savinho before the weekend or they will walk away. Spurs have a £60m deal in progress, while the winger is pushing to join them.
Real Madrid reportedly want Rodri but intend to cap any deal at €60m. The midfielder is entering the final year of his Manchester City contract.
Keeping Rodri is framed as crucial to Enzo Maresca's hopes at Manchester City amid Real Madrid interest. The piece also notes Gvardiol's new deal and Rodri's minor back surgery.
Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery and is expected back for the start of 2026-27 after rehabilitation. But with 12 months left on his deal, Real Madrid interest leaves his future unclear.
City are considering Barcelona teenager Marc Bernal as Rodri’s long-term successor after Real Madrid opened talks, though his €500m release clause complicates any move.
Barcelona have reportedly contacted Manchester City over Rodri, but City will not consider bids below €50m. The midfielder is said to prefer a move to Real Madrid.
