Gary is an experienced football journalist who has written for, among many others, BBC Sport and The Metro, and is now the editor of ReadEverton.com. He leads daily coverage of Everton news, transfers and analysis as part of the dave.sport network. He also writes for ReadManCity.com, ReadMotorsport and ReadNorwich within the same network. When not writing, he enjoys a nice cold pint of Guinness and trips to the cinema ... not always at the same time.
Al Qadsiah are in advanced talks to sign City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, according to David Ornstein. The Saudi Pro League club are working to finalise a deal with City and the Netherlands international, although an agreement has not yet been reached. Ornstein reports that talks are expected to continue over the coming days. The potential […]
Mateo Kovacic is currently ahead of Nico Gonzalez in the City midfield pecking order and is expected to start against Arsenal in Sunday’s Community Shield, according to Jack Gaughan. The report, shared by City Xtra, provides a potential indication of how Enzo Maresca is currently viewing his midfield options ahead of the opening competitive fixture […]
Chelsea have set City a deadline of 5pm UK time on Friday to submit a £120m net bid for Enzo Fernandez, according to David Ornstein. Ornstein reports that Chelsea have privately communicated the payment terms to City and any other interested clubs, with the 25-year-old midfielder set to remain at Stamford Bridge if the deadline […]
With the Premier League curtain-raiser fast approaching, City’s summer recruitment and squad restructuring hit full speed today. From midfield pursuits and key departure sagas to a tactical quirk surrounding the captaincy, here is a complete roundup of everything published on Read Man City today. Midfield reconstruction: Fernández, Bouaddi & the Rodri domino Central midfield remains […]
Atletico Madrid have submitted a formal €35m bid for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, with City and Tottenham among the Premier League clubs considering moves of their own for the highly-rated Belgian. According to TEAMtalk, Lille are under no pressure to sell despite Atletico’s opening offer, with the French club set to receive over €100m from […]
Barcelona have tabled an improved offer to City of around €64m for Rodri, according to Ben Jacobs, with talks now described as “progressing positively” between the two clubs. It’s a step on from where things stood earlier today, when Fabrizio Romano reported a €60m verbal proposal against City’s €80m valuation, with add-ons floated as the […]
City have confirmed the signing of Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal, with the goalkeeper arriving as cover for Gianluigi Donnarumma following James Trafford’s £45m move to Leeds. The move is a reunion of sorts. Rulli, 34, previously spent the 2016/17 season on City’s books without making a first-team appearance before heading out […]
Enzo Maresca’s pre-season media duties have provided an unexpected talking point regarding the City leadership group, after the manager outlined a unique tactical requirement that effectively rules Erling Haaland out of wearing the captain’s armband. Maresca revealed that throughout his managerial career at Leicester City and Chelsea, he has enforced a strict rule for his […]
Chelsea have informed City that midfielder Enzo Fernandez will cost £120m, with the London club insisting any deal must be completed before the Premier League season begins. City are exploring options to reshape their central midfield under Enzo Maresca, with Fernandez identified as a key target following their time working together at Stamford Bridge. However, […]
Barcelona have made a new verbal proposal to City for Rodri worth €60m plus add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano — the closest the two clubs have come yet to bridging their valuation gap. City are holding firm on an €80m valuation for the Spain international, but with the two figures now within €20m of each […]
City’s interest in landing a reunion between Enzo Maresca and a former Chelsea player of his has run into a familiar problem: money. Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, confirmed Pedro Neto remains on City’s list but said there’s now a “very big gap in valuation” between the two clubs, adding that a deal […]
It has been a hugely busy day at the Etihad as pre-season preparations ramp up and transfer business reaches decision points. From record-breaking teenage deals and high-profile midfield targets to candid admissions by rival legends, here is a complete summary of today’s coverage on ReadManCity: City hope to complete record Bouaddi signing by the weekend […]
