Manchester City face Rodri uncertainty as Barcelona push
Manchester City have contacted Enzo Fernández's camp, but any move depends on Rodri joining Barcelona, with Chelsea demanding £120m.
Barcelona remain optimistic of signing Rodri from Manchester City and plan to offer Marc Bernal an improved contract.
Martí Perarnau described Rodri as serious, fiercely competitive and shaped by a tough Manchester City adaptation, amid fresh Barcelona transfer talk.
Michael Owen expects Arsenal to retain the title, with Manchester City among the challengers as Enzo Maresca begins a new era at the Etihad.
Divin Mubama has joined Southampton on loan for 2026-27 after scoring twice and adding an assist in Manchester City's pre-season tour of Asia.
West Brom are weighing up a move for Manchester City full-back Issa Kabore, with £3m-£6m left to spend and further additions planned before the deadline.
Manchester City are targeting Enzo Fernández, but Chelsea want about £120m and any deal may need add-ons, leaving a move difficult despite Maresca’s interest.
City Football Group are tracking Boca Juniors forward Leonel Flores, 19, an aggressive right-sided attacker with a €13m release clause and growing first-team impact.
Burnley have agreed a season-long loan for Manchester City defender Max Alleyne, with no buy option, as the 21-year-old seeks regular Championship minutes.
Enzo Maresca joked Haaland cannot captain City because his scorer would keep dragging the captain to the touchline. Ruben Dias looks favourite, with Rodri's future unclear.
Kalvin Phillips has rejoined Sheffield United on a season-long loan from Manchester City after injury restricted him to three appearances in his previous spell.
Manchester City have held talks over Pedro Neto, but Chelsea’s £70m valuation is a major obstacle as Maresca pushes to reunite with the winger.
Tottenham’s talks with Manchester City over Savinho are stalling, prompting Spurs to consider a late move for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo instead.
LaLiga fuelled Rodri-to-Barcelona talk with a homepage video, while reports said Manchester City rejected a 50m euro bid and want at least 70m euros for the midfielder.
Enzo Maresca has prepared for life as Manchester City manager by studying tactics, AI and Premier League trends, while also seeking Pep Guardiola's advice.
Manchester City have signed Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a 2-year deal for about £1.7m. The Argentina goalkeeper replaces James Trafford and will back up Donnarumma.
Manchester City have discussed Alexis Mac Allister internally, though there has been no contact with Liverpool over a first senior deal between the clubs since 2015.
Newcastle have revived interest in Omar Marmoush, with Manchester City valuing the forward at 60m-65m euros and open to selling if that fee is met.
Haaland, Doku, Anderson, Guehi, O'Reilly and Cherki returned before Arsenal. City also confirmed new squad numbers, while Rodri remained absent amid Barcelona links.
