#Squad News
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Milan's Leao-Dias Swap Talk: A Transfer Fantasy With a Familiar Smell
Milan and Jorge Mendes are exploring a swap deal involving Rafael Leao and Ruben Dias, but wages and valuation gaps make it an unlikely proposition.
20 August 2026
City eye Palmeiras winger Allan as Savinho exit looms
City are reportedly preparing for Savinho's exit by targeting Palmeiras winger Allan, though the Brazilian club have so far resisted all approaches.
20 August 2026
Bouaddi closing in as City reshape midfield with record-breaking intent
City are in the final stages of negotiations with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the 18-year-old waiting to travel for a medical as the midfield rebuild continues.
20 August 2026
City enter the race for Manu Koné as midfield rebuild gathers pace
City have joined the race for Roma midfielder Manu Koné, valued at around £50m, as the Blues continue rebuilding a midfield that lost Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders.
20 August 2026
Grealish's Everton Love Affair and the Decision That Now Rests with Maresca
Jack Grealish's Everton love affair takes centre stage as Angus Kinnear hints at a return, but Enzo Maresca holds the key to the midfielder's City future with the transfer window...
20 August 2026
City's Midfield Rebuild Gathers Pace as Kone Emerges as Latest Target
City's midfield rebuild accelerates as Manu Kone emerges as a target, with multiple departures and arrivals reshaping the squad ahead of the new season.
19 August 2026 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