#Squad News
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City's £86m Bouaddi gamble signals a midfield rebuild with a message
City have agreed a deal worth up to £86m for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, making the 18-year-old the most expensive teenager in Premier League history as the club rebuilds its...
24 August 2026
Marmoush Heads to Tottenham in Loan Deal as City Reshape Squad
Omar Marmoush joins Tottenham on loan with a mandatory £50m purchase option, as City finalise a €100m deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and prepare for Savinho's £85m exit.
23 August 2026
City set to smash transfer record with €100m swoop for Lille's Bouaddi
City have agreed a €100m deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, making the 18-year-old the most expensive teenager in football history.
23 August 2026
City get their man: Bouaddi deal agreed ahead of Bournemouth opener
Manchester City have agreed a €100m deal with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the 18-year-old midfielder set to join next week ahead of the Bournemouth opener.
23 August 2026
O'Reilly's Midfield Ambition Adds a Twist to City's Rodri Replacement Hunt
Nico O'Reilly says he can play midfield '100 percent' as City search for a Rodri replacement, with Bouaddi close and Fernandez unlikely.
23 August 2026
O'Reilly ready to fill any role for City as midfield options thin out
Nico O'Reilly has told Enzo Maresca he is ready to play anywhere as City's midfield options thin out for the Bournemouth opener.
23 August 2026
Mfuni Set for Premier League Loan as Coventry Move Nears
Stephen Mfuni is set to join Coventry City on loan for the 2026-27 season, stepping up to the Premier League after a promising Championship spell with Watford.
23 August 2026
City Open Talks for Palmeiras Winger Allan as Savinho Exit Looms
City have opened talks with Palmeiras for winger Allan, who has agreed personal terms. The move comes as Savinho nears a Tottenham exit.
22 August 2026
Opening day stats: Haaland's record, Bournemouth's streak and a new era at the Etihad
City begin life after Guardiola against an in-form Bournemouth side. A look at the stats behind Sunday's opening day clash at the Etihad.
22 August 2026
City's Allan Elias Pursuit Hits First Hurdle as Palmeiras Reject Opening Bid
City's opening bid for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias has been rejected, with the Brazilian side holding out for at least €40 million. A new offer is expected within hours.
22 August 2026
Foden and Cherki: competition now, together on Saturday
Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are competing for the number ten role, but injuries and Savinho's exit mean they should start together against Bournemouth tomorrow.
22 August 2026 Bouaddi Deal Put on Hold as City's Midfield Rebuild Enters Stalemate
Ayyoub Bouaddi's move to City is on hold after Lille named him in their squad for the Ligue 1 opener.
22 August 2026
City begin league era under Maresca with Bournemouth test at the Etihad
City begin the Premier League era under Maresca at home to Bournemouth, with Doku injured, Grealish in line to start and transfer business still ongoing.
22 August 2026
Nico Gonzalez told he can leave City as Newcastle circle
Nico Gonzalez has been told he can leave City, with Newcastle keen. The midfielder is open to the move despite teammates urging him to stay.
22 August 2026
Maresca Insists City's Transfer Plan Is Intact Despite Exit-Led Summer
Maresca insists City know exactly what they need in the market despite a week of high-profile exits, with Savinho set for Tottenham and more departures expected.
22 August 2026
Maresca's Honest Admission on Rodri's Exit as City's Midfield Reset Takes Shape
Enzo Maresca admits it's difficult to keep players who want to leave as Rodri's exit to Barcelona reshapes City's midfield plans, with Savinho also seeking a move.
21 August 2026