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.
A busy day of Man City news across the transfer market and the World Cup — the threads worth pulling together in one place: Rico Lewis’s Etihad future in doubt City are prepared to let Rico Lewis leave this summer, with TEAMtalk reporting Nottingham Forest among several clubs showing interest in the 21-year-old academy graduate. […]
City begin the new season in unfamiliar territory. For the first time in almost a decade, Pep Guardiola will not be in the dugout. Enzo Maresca inherits a squad that has won almost everything at club level, but also one that now requires careful evolution rather than wholesale change. Maresca knows the club’s philosophy better […]
City are prepared to let Rico Lewis leave the club this summer, with Nottingham Forest among several Premier League sides showing interest in the academy graduate. According to TEAMtalk, City would not stand in Lewis’s way should the 21-year-old decide his future lies elsewhere, with the club placing a valuation of around £30m on him. […]
Rodri has apologised to former City team-mate Bernardo Silva after the pair clashed on the pitch during Spain’s 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup last 16. The confrontation came in Dallas after Bernardo Silva headed narrowly wide with a late chance to level the score, only for Rodri to celebrate directly in front […]
Juventus are exploring the possibility of signing former City defender John Stones following the expiry of his contract at the Etihad Stadium. According to Sky Sports in Italy, the Serie A club have identified the England international as one of several centre-back options ahead of the new campaign, although discussions are understood to be at […]
When Erling Haaland wrapped his arms around Marc Guehi at Anfield in February, insisting camera crews “film this geezer” after a booing from the home crowd, it was then a throwaway moment between two teammates enjoying a big win. Five months on, it looks different. And sets the scene nicely for Saturday. Haaland and Guehi […]
City are continuing to strengthen their academy pipeline, with highly-rated youngster Heaven Kilwa set to join from Aston Villa this summer. The 16-year-old winger has turned down a scholarship offer to stay at Villa Park, according to The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell, becoming the only player in his age group to decline fresh terms there. Because […]
Manchester City’s summer continued to gather pace on Friday, with Nathan Aké’s expected departure providing the headline as the club pressed ahead with its plans for the new season. Alongside transfer developments, there were further signs of how Enzo Maresca is beginning to shape his squad ahead of the Premier League campaign. Aké set to […]
Nathan Ake is set to leave Manchester City after agreeing a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. Romano reported on Friday that the deal has been completed, with the Netherlands international also reaching an agreement on personal terms after deciding he wanted a new challenge following several years at the […]
Manchester City goalkeeper Oliver Whatmuff is set to join Stockport County on a season-long loan, according to Manchester Evening News journalist Simon Bajkowski. The 18-year-old, who impressed during a loan spell at Rochdale last season, is expected to spend the 2026-27 campaign with the League One club as City continue his development. The move will […]
Malo Gusto has given his personal agreement to join Manchester City this summer, according to Foot Mercato, as the Chelsea right-back looks to reunite with Enzo Maresca. The 23-year-old worked under Maresca for around 18 months at Stamford Bridge before the Italian’s departure earlier this year, and City have moved quickly to test his willingness […]
Right, let’s get the caveat out of the way first: this piece exists because the situation is too amusing to ignore. Enzo Fernandez – a spiky character if ever there was one – wants out of Chelsea. He wants Real Madrid, specifically – wanted it enough to get himself hauled up and sanctioned by his […]
