#Premier League
City open Alex Scott talks as midfield rebuild gathers pace
City have opened talks with Bournemouth over Alex Scott as the midfield rebuild accelerates following Rodri's exit to Barcelona, with Bouaddi close and Enzo Fernandez still a...
19 August 2026
Could Nico O'Reilly's Future Lie in Midfield as City Face Midfield Crisis?
With Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Reijnders leaving and Gonzalez's future uncertain, could Nico O'Reilly's midfield past solve City's crisis?
19 August 2026
Pierce Charles: The teenage keeper quietly making City look very smart indeed
Pierce Charles impressed again for QPR with five saves in a 3-1 win at Portsmouth. The 21-year-old City signing is already looking like a shrewd piece of business.
18 August 2026
Anderson's Community Shield Showing Hints at Rodri Succession Plan
Elliot Anderson's Community Shield display offers clues about City's Rodri succession plan, as the club closes in on Ayyoub Bouaddi in a distinct but complementary midfield role.
18 August 2026
The Enzo Fernandez puzzle: why City's interest in a divisive figure makes sense
City's midfield rebuild is underway after Bernardo Silva's exit and Rodri's expected move to Barcelona, with Enzo Fernandez a persistent target despite the deadline passing.
17 August 2026
Rodri's Barcelona Exit Leaves City Scrambling for a Midfield Answer
Manchester City have accepted a £65million offer for Rodri, who made it clear he wanted to join Barcelona. The club now face the task of finding a replacement.
17 August 2026
Neto's £100m Price Tag Leaves City's Wing Hunt in Limbo
Chelsea's £100m asking price for Pedro Neto complicates City's wing pursuit, with Al-Hilal joining the race and Savinho's exit still unresolved.
17 August 2026
Giroud Sees Shades of Kante in City Target Bouaddi
Olivier Giroud compares Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi to N'Golo Kante, Patrick Vieira and Sergio Busquets, as the 18-year-old midfielder is linked with a big-money move to the Etihad.
17 August 2026 City keep pushing for Gusto as Chelsea's stance on Fernandez hardens
City have made fresh contact with Chelsea over Malo Gusto, with Graeme Bailey reporting renewed interest in the right-back and midfielder Enzo Fernández.
17 August 2026
Community Shield defeat leaves Maresca with more questions than answers
City's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal exposed familiar issues: Donnarumma's errors, Haaland's rust and Grealish's quiet case for more minutes.
17 August 2026 City's Midfield Rebuild Takes Shape as Fernandez Chase Continues
City are set to lose Rodri to Barcelona but remain in pursuit of Enzo Fernandez, with Ayyoub Bouaddi closing in on a move to the Etihad.
17 August 2026
Foden vs Cherki: The Number Ten Debate That Will Define City's Opening Weekend
Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are battling for City's number ten role. Foden has a full preseason behind him, but Cherki's sharp cameo against Arsenal has made the selection call...
17 August 2026
Five lessons from City's Community Shield humbling at the hands of Arsenal
City were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Arsenal in the Community Shield, with individual errors and a lightning-fast start proving costly in Cardiff.
16 August 2026 City Keep Dialling On Fernandez Despite Chelsea Deadline Passing
Manchester City are still chasing Enzo Fernandez despite Chelsea's £120m deadline passing, with a bid expected only once Rodri's Barcelona move is wrapped up.
16 August 2026
Neto's Saudi switch leaves City and Arsenal chasing shadows
Pedro Neto looks set to join Al Hilal, ending City, Arsenal and Tottenham's pursuit. Chelsea recoup near their £54m outlay as the winger heads to Saudi Arabia.
16 August 2026
Community Shield: City's first chance at silverware arrives with questions
City open their 2026-27 season against Arsenal in the Community Shield, with Maresca eyeing early silverware and a few selection questions to answer.
16 August 2026