#Squad News
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Enzo Fernandez to City? Agreement in principle reached but Chelsea stand firm on £120m
City have agreed personal terms with Enzo Fernandez, but Chelsea's £120m asking price remains an obstacle. Maresca's influence could be key, while Nico Gonzalez heads to Newcastle.
26 August 2026 Fernandez pushes for City switch as Blues weigh late midfield move
Enzo Fernandez has again asked Chelsea to let him join City, with personal terms reportedly agreed on a deal until 2032. But no club agreement exists yet.
26 August 2026
Gvardiol: Maresca's defensive tweak will take time to land
Josko Gvardiol admits City's defence is still adjusting to Enzo Maresca's tactical tweak after a disjointed 2-1 win over Bournemouth, insisting the change will eventually work.
26 August 2026
Mfuni loan twist: Coventry move collapses as Watford close in
Stephen Mfuni's loan move to Coventry has collapsed after they switched targets to Ethan Pinnock.
25 August 2026
Savinho Departs for Tottenham in £85m Deal as City's Summer Shuffle Continues
City confirm Savinho's £85m move to Tottenham, with £75m upfront. The Brazilian had been absent from recent squads, and the Blues now need attacking reinforcements before deadline...
25 August 2026
City close in on €40m Allan deal as winger becomes Maresca's preferred pick
City have agreed a €40m deal with Palmeiras for winger Allan, with the 22-year-old set to become Maresca's preferred addition on the wing as the club reshapes its attacking...
25 August 2026 City closing in on Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea deadline passes
Manchester City are reportedly set to bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with funds in place and player sales completed to make room in the squad.
25 August 2026
Selling Nico Gonzalez: The Unpopular Call That Makes Sense for City
City have agreed to sell Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle for £50m, a decision that may raise eyebrows but makes sense given his limited role and the pursuit of Bouaddi.
25 August 2026
Maresca Pins Hopes on Academy Trio as City Scramble for Late Window Deals
Maresca confirms Braithwaite, Samba and McAidoo will stay with the first team as City scramble for late window deals following the sales of Rodri, Reijnders and Savinho.
25 August 2026
Maresca's Firm Stance on Echeverri Points to a Leap of Faith
Enzo Maresca has decided to keep Claudio Echeverri in his squad this season, ending talk of another loan.
24 August 2026 City Close In on Allan as Savinho Exit Looms
City have agreed a €40m plus add-ons deal for Palmeiras winger Allan, with documents being exchanged. The signing fills a gap left by Savinho's impending move to Tottenham.
24 August 2026 City Close In on Brazilian Winger Allan Elias in €40m Deal
Manchester City have agreed a verbal deal with Palmeiras for winger Allan Elias, with the 22-year-old set to arrive in England this week to complete the move.
24 August 2026
Ait-Nouri's City Future in Doubt as Juventus Circle
Juventus are eyeing Rayan Ait-Nouri as a late transfer target, leaving City's left-back options thin with Rodri already departed to Barcelona.
24 August 2026
Tottenham close on £135m double raid as City reshape attack
Tottenham are closing on a double swoop for Savinho and Omar Marmoush that could eventually be worth £135m to City, reshaping Maresca's attack after one league game.
24 August 2026
City circle Gakpo as Spurs chase enters delicate phase
City have approached Cody Gakpo as they weigh up hijacking Tottenham's move for the Liverpool forward, complicating a pursuit Spurs had hoped to conclude quickly.
24 August 2026
Dias Untouchable as Milan Circle: City's Rebuild Has a Red Line
AC Milan have made Ruben Dias a target, but City have no intention of selling their new club captain. Maresca's rebuild has limits.
24 August 2026