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title: "Man City news and talking points: Transfer movement from Wed, 29 July"
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author: "Gary Gowers"
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published: "2026-07-29T18:00:00Z"
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# Man City news and talking points: Transfer movement from Wed, 29 July

**It was one of the busiest days of the summer so far for [Man City](https://readmancity.com/) news, with the touring party arriving in Asia just as the transfer market shifted into gear back home — an exit request, a familiar suitor for [Rodri](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/13567710/rodri-to-real-madrid-how-will-man-city-and-enzo-maresca-cope-without-the-premier-leagues-best-central-midfielder-if-he-moves), and City closing in on one of their most important signings of the window.**

Here’s a round-up of everything we’ve covered on ReadManCity today.

### City’s Asia tour begins

The [squad landed in Hong Kong](https://readmancity.com/2026/07/29/man-city-hong-kong-squad-inter-milan-preview/) ahead of Enzo Maresca’s first away test as head coach, with the Italian naming a 28-man party for Saturday’s opener against Inter Milan at Kai Tak Stadium. Several first-team regulars remain on extended rest following the World Cup, giving fringe players and academy prospects a chance to impress before the group reaches full strength.

### Savinho tells City he wants out

In the biggest development of the day, [Savinho has formally told City he wants to leave](https://readmancity.com/2026/07/29/savinho-man-city-tottenham-deal-stalls/) this summer, reviving a move to Tottenham that looked all but done two weeks ago before talks quietly stalled. The fee remains the sticking point, with reports ranging from £43m to £70m depending on the outlet.

### Real Madrid make their move for Rodri

Real Madrid have opened [direct talks over a deal for Rodri](https://readmancity.com/2026/07/29/man-city-rodri-real-madrid-negotiations/), according to Fabrizio Romano, following months of hesitation from president Florentino Pérez. City are expected to hold out for more than the €50m Madrid have indicated they’re willing to pay.

That pursuit may not be straightforward on Madrid’s side either — we also looked at how [their move for Rodri appears tied to first selling Eduardo Camavinga](https://readmancity.com/2026/07/29/man-city-rodri-real-madrid-camavinga-link/), a player City themselves were linked with only weeks ago.

### Bouaddi deal edges closer

City are reportedly confident of [finalising a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi](https://readmancity.com/2026/07/29/man-city-bouaddi-rodri-timing-deal/) within days, with the timing of his arrival potentially tied to how the Rodri situation resolves.

### McFarlane out on loan

Elsewhere, defender Christian McFarlane [joined Leicester City on a season-long loan](https://readmancity.com/2026/07/29/mcfarlane-leicester-loan-man-city-academy/), giving the 19-year-old a first taste of regular first-team football in League One.

We’ll continue to bring you the latest City news, transfer updates and analysis throughout the week as Maresca’s first pre-season tour gets underway.