#Maresca
Midfield rebuild, Rodri updates and a Sunday send-off: City's pre-season finale looms
City's pre-season finale against Atletico Madrid is fast approaching, but Friday's transfer developments and fresh updates on Rodri and Nico Gonzalez have dominated the headlines.
7 August 2026
Barcelona confident of Rodri deal as City brace for another summer departure
Barcelona are reportedly very confident of agreeing a deal for Rodri, with official club-to-club talks underway. City face the prospect of losing another key figure this summer.
7 August 2026
City balk at £75m Gusto price tag as Chelsea hold firm
Manchester City are unwilling to match Chelsea's £75m asking price for Malo Gusto, with PSG also cooling their interest.
7 August 2026 Rodri's Future Hangs on Next Week's Maresca Meeting
Rodri is set to meet Enzo Maresca next week, with Barcelona reportedly agreeing personal terms. City remain relaxed, but the midfielder's decision could shape their summer.
7 August 2026
Maresca shrugs off '115 charges' saga: 'Nothing has happened'
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says he has 'no concerns personally' about the club's 115 charges case, noting that 'nothing has happened' in three years.
26 July 2026
Nico Gonzalez Commits to City as Midfield Picture Becomes Clearer
Nico Gonzalez confirms he is happy at City and has no intention of leaving, while Mateo Kovacic also commits for next season.
6 August 2026
City's Right-Back Search Ends: Nunes, Khusanov and Reis Provide the Answers
Manchester City have ended their search for a right-back, with Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis providing the options Enzo Maresca needs.
6 August 2026 Maresca to run the rule over Juma Bah during City's pre-season tour
Enzo Maresca will assess Juma Bah during City's pre-season tour, with the defender's future uncertain amid interest from Brest and other Ligue 1 sides.
15 July 2026
Foden and Reis speak out on Maresca appointment at City
Phil Foden and Vitor Reis have shared their excitement about working under new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, praising his coaching ability and attention to detail.
23 July 2026
Man City Switch Stance on Bouaddi as United Circle
Manchester City have changed their stance on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, now wanting him in Enzo Maresca's first-team squad this season rather than a loan back.
14 July 2026
Maresca's First Message to City: Win, Nothing Less
New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca sets out his immediate demand: winning. The Italian's first public message cuts through transition talk with typical bluntness.
1 July 2026
McAidoo stakes his claim as City's winger search continues
Ryan McAidoo shone off the bench as City drew 1-1 with Inter in Hong Kong, leaving Enzo Maresca with food for thought as the club continue their winger search.
2 August 2026
Savinho, Diomande and the challenge facing Manchester City’s attack
City's search for attacking reinforcements could reveal plenty about the direction Enzo Maresca wants to take the team, with Yan Diomande among the options.
22 July 2026 The questions Maresca must answer before City’s new season kicks off
City prepare for a season without Guardiola for the first time in nearly a decade. Enzo Maresca faces key questions over identity, squad changes, and the unresolved 115 charges.
21 July 2026 Inter and Atletico friendlies offer Maresca early tactical test
Enzo Maresca's first pre-season as Manchester City manager faces serious tests against Inter and Atletico Madrid, offering an early tactical benchmark before the competitive...
30 June 2026
Grealish Set for City Stay After Maresca Request
Jack Grealish is set for a second chance at Manchester City after Enzo Maresca requested the club reverse their stance on the £100m star.
5 July 2026