#Squad News
Manu Kone Emerges as City Midfield Target as Maresca's Transfer Picture Sharpens
City have identified AS Roma's Manu Kone as a midfield target, with Roma asking around £51m. The club also remain keen on Bouaddi and hold an interest in Enzo Fernandez.
19 August 2026
Tottenham Close In on Double City Raid as Savinho and Marmoush Exit Looms
Tottenham are working on a deal to sign both Savinho and Omar Marmoush from City, with talks advancing though nothing finalised yet.
19 August 2026
Savinho's €100m price tag tells Spurs everything they need to know
City have slapped a €100m (£86m) valuation on Savinho as Tottenham's pursuit of the Brazilian winger continues, with Pedro Neto lined up as a replacement.
19 August 2026
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
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
Donnarumma's City puzzle: Maresca's plan to smooth the rough edges
Gianluigi Donnarumma remains a puzzle for City. Maresca is working on his distribution and set-piece play, while his shot-stopping remains world-class.
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
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
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 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
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
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
Reijnders' £52m Saudi move signals a swift midfield reset at City
Tijjani Reijnders is closing in on a £52m move to Al Qadsiah after just one year at City, with Elliot Anderson set to benefit from a thinning midfield.
16 August 2026
Maresca backs record signing Anderson to fill Bernardo's boots
Elliot Anderson makes his City debut in the Community Shield against Arsenal, with Maresca backing the £116m record signing to replace Bernardo Silva and win a first trophy.
15 August 2026 Neto to Saudi switch could force City's hand in Savinho standoff
Pedro Neto's reported agreement with Al-Hilal could complicate City's plans, with the winger seen as a potential replacement for Savinho should he join Tottenham.
15 August 2026