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).
Somewhere in Dallas, on a sweltering July night, the story of City’s midfield spine for the best part of a decade played out its final scene. Not at the Etihad, not in a testimonial, but in a World Cup Round of 16 tie — and it told you everything about what City are losing this […]
City have opened talks over a new contract for 17-year-old striker Teddie Lamb, as the club moves to tie down one of its most promising academy prospects. Lamb finished last season as City’s top scorer at Under-18 level with 25 goals, according to Football Insider, and played a key role as the club’s youth sides […]
City have completed the signing of goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, with the 20-year-old immediately loaned out to Championship side Queens Park Rangers for the 2026/27 season. Charles returns to the club where he spent his youth, having left City’s academy for Sheffield Wednesday in 2021. He rose to become the Owls’ first-choice goalkeeper, […]
City are reportedly considering a move to bring former academy coach Craig Mudd back to the club, less than a year after he left for Sheffield Wednesday. It is understood they have an interest in re-signing Mudd, according to The Star, with the report suggesting the move has been informed by the departure of Ben […]
A midfield opportunity in Madrid, a full-back deal turned stand-off, and the scale of City’s summer turnover — Thursday’s Man City talking points in one place. City alerted to a Camavinga opportunity Real Madrid would consider offers for Eduardo Camavinga this summer, with reports in Spain suggesting Jose Mourinho is prepared to sanction a departure […]
When Kevin De Bruyne left City in the summer of 2025, the immediate question was obvious. How do you replace one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history? A year on, City have shown they can. The squad has evolved, new signings have settled and the team has adapted without the Belgian’s vision and […]
City’s summer has been defined by arrivals. New faces have strengthened Enzo Maresca’s squad, while Hugo Viana has wasted little time putting his own stamp on City recruitment since succeeding Txiki Begiristain as the club’s director of football. But Viana’s most important decision over the coming weeks may not concern the next player through the […]
City have reportedly been made aware that Real Madrid would consider offers for Eduardo Camavinga this summer, with reports in Spain claiming José Mourinho is prepared to sanction the midfielder’s departure. A fee of around €60 million (£52m) has been suggested. The France international is not actively seeking a move and is understood to favour […]
Man City are losing more first-team players this summer than at any point since Pep’s arrival transformed the club. Four senior players have already left. Two more look set to follow. And the club’s best midfielder remains without a new contract, even with the most obvious threat to his future now receding. Enzo Maresca inherits […]
According to the Daily Mail’s Isaan Khan, City have won the race to sign 16-year-old midfielder Mishel Nduka, who spent just one season at Arsenal after joining from Charlton last September. It follows City’s £10m agreement for Leicester winger Jeremy Monga, a deal that also came at Arsenal’s expense after the Gunners’ initial interest failed […]
A fortnight ago, this one looked close to being done. Now it looks like a stand-off. Man City’s move for Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto has stalled over valuation, according to Fabrizio Romano, with the club unwilling to meet Chelsea’s £75m asking price despite Enzo Maresca’s well-documented admiration for the player. Romano’s own framing was clear: […]
Rodri isn’t going anywhere this summer. Probably. Maybe. According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has decided against a move for the Man City midfielder, with the relationship between the two parties currently “completely cold.” It’s about as direct a shutdown as transfer talk gets — even if it isn’t the end of […]
