City talking points: Kone talks, Bouaddi push, and a Trincão exit

Midfield chase widens as Rodri uncertainty lingers

City have held talks with intermediaries over Borussia Mönchengladbach's Manu Kone, according to TEAMtalk. United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are also said to have an interest in the midfielder.

The move comes amid ongoing uncertainty around Rodri's contract situation, which continued to hover over everything else at the club on Monday.

Bouaddi pursuit stepped up

City are pushing for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the club said to be stepping up their efforts to land the midfielder.

Trincão heading for exit

Francisco Trincão appears to be heading for the exit. The winger was expected to leave this summer, and that now looks set to happen.

A winger target also slipped away, though further details on that front remain unclear.