Gary is a writer for ReadManCity. He has many years experience of sports writing behind him after deciding (belatedly) that the world of accountancy wasn't for him. His work has been featured on (among many others) BBC Sport and The Metro. He has written on many sports, but considers himself an expert in football and F1. When not writing and editing he likes to go to the cinema and sip a lovely cold pint of Guinness (not always at the same time).
City are set to auction off items from the old office of Pep Guardiola at the club’s training complex, following his departure after a trophy-laden decade. Among the items going under the hammer are his desk lamp and coffee cup — modest, everyday items that carried Pep through some of the most successful seasons in […]
As City and football fans everywhere mourn the loss of Kevin Keegan, who died yesterday at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer, I thought is nice to remember one of his great days in the Man City dugout. While the great man was best remembered for his playing days at Liverpool and […]
Barcelona are monitoring Phil Foden as a potential signing, according to Catalan outlet El Nacional, with the Spanish giants viewing his reduced role at City last season as a possible opportunity. The report suggests Barcelona see value in a player who started fewer games under Pep Guardiola in 2025/26 than in his 2023/24 Player of […]
Rodri has continued to reject City’s attempts to tie him down to a new contract, with Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon reporting that the World Cup winner wants a return to Spain and is holding out for a formal offer from Real Madrid. It’s the latest twist in a saga that’s rumbled on for […]
Eight Man City news stories through Monday, with the headlines split fairly evenly between the club’s summer business and our former manager’s next move. The day ended on a sombre note with news of the passing of another former City manager, Kevin Keegan Here’s everything published today, and what it all adds up to. Rodri […]
Kevin Keegan, former City manager who led the club back into the Premier League in his first season, has died at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer. His family confirmed the news on Monday afternoon, saying he passed away “surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.” Best remembered nationally […]
Enzo Maresca is planning to keep Tijjani Reijnders at City this summer, despite months of speculation linking the midfielder with an exit. Football Insider reports that Maresca intends to give the Dutchman a chance to prove himself before any decision is made on his future. Reijnders struggled to hold down a regular starting spot following […]
Former City manager Pep Guardiola has held initial talks over becoming the new manager of the Italian national team, according to reports from Sky in Italy. The development marks the first significant indication of Guardiola’s plans following his departure from the Etihad. Maldini leads approach in Barcelona The pursuit is being driven by Paolo Maldini, […]
Updated at 1:00pm BST 20/07/2026. Man City’s summer business under Enzo Maresca and director of football Hugo Viana, updated as the window develops. Here’s every confirmed signing, advanced deal, live target and departure in one place. The headline development since our last update: Savinho’s move to Tottenham has progressed to a verbal agreement worth around […]
City’s move for PSG defender Hermann Malonga has fallen through, according to Fabrizio Romano, with the agreement collapsing weeks after it was reported to have been struck in principle. It’s a notable reversal. Back in June, reporting — including on this site — described the transfer as complete, with the 18-year-old centre-back set to sign […]
Enzo Maresca began his first full pre-season as City manager today, with the club’s non-World Cup contingent reporting back to the City Football Academy. Rico Lewis, Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips and Nico Gonzalez are among those in for day one — four players whose long-term futures at the club remain unresolved. Grealish’s participation may be […]
City’s sale of Savinho to Tottenham is closing in on a £65m fee, according to Mail Sport’s Simon Jones — a rise on the £60m figure first reported last week — with a medical understood to be imminent. The Brazilian managed just one Premier League goal for City in 24 appearances last season, and an […]
