Bernardo Silva leaves for Real Madrid
Bernardo Silva is gone. The Portuguese midfielder has joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, ending his time at the Etihad (1). No fee. No farewell season. Just a departure that leaves a hole in your midfield.
Livramento move in real doubt
Tino Livramento's £70m switch from Newcastle looks shaky. A calf injury has put City's interest in serious question, and the club is already lining up alternatives (2).
Palestra emerges as the cheaper option
Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra is now on the radar. He is the fallback if Livramento falls through, younger, less proven, but far more affordable (2).
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Romano: Anderson deal still alive
City have not walked away from Elliot Anderson. Fabrizio Romano insists the deal remains alive despite Nottingham Forest rejecting an earlier offer (6). The price could go north of £100m, and rival clubs are watching nervously (6).
Newcastle want £100m for Tonali, fans say no
Sandro Tonali would cost £100m if City want him from Newcastle, and your fellow fans are not having it. "Ridiculous price," was the mood, with most agreeing the club should look elsewhere (4).
Two forwards tracked: Maza and Ndiaye
City are monitoring two attacking names. Ibrahim Maza, the Algeria forward at Bayer Leverkusen, caught the eye at his World Cup debut (5). Everton's Iliman Ndiaye is also on the list, with Savinho and Jack Grealish expected to leave (5).
Lazio and Feyenoord circling Charlie Gray
Academy midfielder Charlie Gray could walk for nothing. Contract talks are ongoing, but Lazio and Feyenoord are both watching closely (3). City risk losing him on a free.
