
Maresca identifies Enzo Fernández as key leadership target for Man City
Enzo Maresca targets Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández as Manchester City look to add dressing room leadership before the transfer window closes.
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Enzo Maresca targets Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández as Manchester City look to add dressing room leadership before the transfer window closes.

Nico Gonzalez has completed his permanent move from City to Newcastle, bringing his 18-month stay at the Etihad to an end. City confirmed the transfer on Wednesday, with Newcastle announcing that the 24-year-old has signed a long-term contract and will wear the No.6 shirt. The clubs have not disclosed the fee. Sky Sports reports that […]

City will begin their defence of the Carabao Cup with a home tie against Championship side Norwich City. Enzo Maresca’s side were paired with the Canaries in the ‘seeded’ third-round draw and will welcome Philippe Clement’s team to the Etihad. City enter the competition at this stage because of their involvement in the Champions League, […]

City are showing interest in Iliman Ndiaye as Enzo Maresca considers whether to add another attacker before the transfer window closes. TalkSPORT reporter Alex Crook says City are interested in the Everton forward, who is valued at around £80m by his club. Arsenal are also reported to have considered Ndiaye, although their dream target remains […]

Ayyoub Bouaddi is officially a City player, but Enzo Maresca’s midfield rebuild may have further to run as another extraordinary day of transfer business draws to a close. The 18-year-old’s move from Lille was confirmed on Wednesday, while Nico Gonzalez is heading towards Newcastle and Omar Marmoush is set for Tottenham. Enzo Fernández remains the […]

Manchester City have received a loan approach from Sunderland for Jack Grealish with an option to sign the winger permanently next summer.

City have spent more than £200million on midfielders this summer. Enzo Maresca still wants another one. Ayyoub Bouaddi completed his move from Lille today for £81.4m plus £4.2m in add-ons. The 18-year-old follows Elliot Anderson, signed from Nottingham Forest for a club-record £116m. Together, the pair could cost City £201.6m. Then there is Enzo Fernández. […]

Manchester United great Bryan Robson believes his former club are closing the gap on City – and claims Enzo Maresca has a weaker squad than last season. Robson was speaking to talkSPORT when he was asked about United’s prospects and whether they could challenge their neighbours. “We’re not far off,” he said. Robson then offered […]

Manchester City have finalised the club-record sale of Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur in an £85m deal, leaving Enzo Maresca with key decisions to make before the transfer deadline.

Manchester City have sealed an £86m agreement to bring teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi to the Etihad Stadium from Lille.

City have agreed a deal worth up to £52m to sell midfielder Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle United. Newcastle will pay a guaranteed £48m for the 24-year-old, with another £4m potentially due in add-ons. Gonzalez has been given permission to travel to the north east for a medical before completing the move. The agreement brings his […]

City have reached a full agreement with Tottenham over Omar Marmoush in a deal potentially worth €70million, according to Sky Sport Germany. The Egypt international is set to join Spurs initially on loan, with an obligation to buy for around €58m. Sky Germany reports that another €12m could be payable in bonuses, with €6m of […]