Summer Business Continues
City have already brought in Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and Jeremy Monga from Leicester City as Enzo Maresca shapes his squad for the coming campaign. The departures have been just as significant. Nathan Ake has joined Fenerbahce, Bernardo Silva has moved to Real Madrid, and John Stones remains without a club after leaving at the end of last season.
The defensive ranks could thin further. Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in Ruben Dias.
Rodri's Situation
Then there is Rodri. The midfielder was outstanding in the 2026 World Cup, reminding everyone of his quality after spending much of the last two seasons on the injury list. His current contract expires at the end of the upcoming season, which naturally raises questions about what happens next.
No bid has arrived. No formal talks have been reported. But with 12 months left on his deal, the clock is ticking.
Foden Set to Stay
On a brighter note, Phil Foden is reportedly due to sign a new contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2030. That would represent a statement of intent from a player who has been with City since childhood.
Securing Foden long-term feels like the kind of business that settles a dressing room. The Rodri situation, by contrast, is a loose end Maresca could do without as his first season approaches.
Pre-season begins against Inter Milan on 1st August. The squad is taking shape, but some questions remain unanswered.