Senior figures at Manchester City say Pep Guardiola often considered stepping down during difficult spells before ultimately leaving the Etihad; after summer reinforcements, the club are targeting a strong resurgence.
Real Madrid presidential candidate Riquelme used television to talk up Haaland joining the club. Manchester City and Haaland's camp issued denials on the same day, with the club considering legal action over misuse of the player's image.
Reports suggest Newcastle could land Trafford in the summer window; the player is seeking regular first-team starts, while Manchester City are more inclined to loan him out and keep him on their books.
Romano reports Arsenal are interested in Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali; Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson has been rejected, with Nottingham Forest demanding over £100m, leaving Tonali as City's Plan B.
Manchester City's chairman said Guardiola had threatened to quit many times during low spells; this season both sides tacitly agreed not to persuade him to stay, bringing down the curtain on a decade of Premier League dominance.
Chelsea are negotiating compensation after earlier contact; Maresca's verbal agreement with Manchester City is two weeks old but still has not been announced.
Manchester City have 19 players selected for the 2026 World Cup, setting a record for call-ups from a single club across 12 national teams.
Chelsea are prepared to sell Marc Cucurella if their valuation is met, with Manchester City, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all interested. The defender publicly questioned the club's direction after Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League.
Fifteen-year-old wing prodigy Josh Abbe has signed a scholarship deal with Liverpool, leaving Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid empty-handed in the race for his signature.
A former Manchester United scout says City could beat Arsenal to the signing of Morgan Rogers; the player will decide his future after the World Cup as debate rages on social media.
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