Fernandez priced out, Anderson the priority
Chelsea have slapped a £120million price tag on Enzo Fernandez amid interest from Manchester City and incoming boss Enzo Maresca (1). That number is designed to recoup what Chelsea paid Benfica, but it's almost certainly too rich for City, especially with Elliot Anderson still the number one midfield target. City remain hopeful of agreeing a deal with Nottingham Forest for Anderson, and sources suggest that if that gets done, a move for Fernandez becomes even less likely (1). Maresca is an admirer of Fernandez from their time together at Chelsea, but at £120m, the reunion looks a long shot.
Five stars who could leave under Maresca
Transfermarkt have run through how City might line up in the post-Guardiola era and identified five senior players whose futures are uncertain under Maresca (2). The squad reshaping is underway and some familiar faces may not survive the transition. No names confirmed as certain departures, but the analysis points to a summer of significant turnover at the Etihad.
Hart: O'Reilly ready for World Cup stage
Joe Hart has made a bold claim about Nico O'Reilly ahead of England's World Cup campaign, which kicks off Wednesday (3). The former City keeper believes O'Reilly is primed to make a major impact at the tournament. The young City star is set for his World Cup debut alongside England teammates Marc Guehi and John Stones (3).
Bayern: Olise not for sale at any price
Bayern Munich have shut down any possibility of Michael Olise leaving this summer. French outlet But! Football Club quotes Bayern's stance bluntly: "Olise has no price, even at €500m he will not leave" (4). PSG are pushing hardest, but Manchester City and Real Madrid have also been named as credible suitors (4). For now, it's a dead end.
Fan reactions
City fans aren't just watching their own business, they've got eyes on Chelsea's squad reshuffle too. A report from L'Equipe claiming Malo Gusto could leave Stamford Bridge and that City have made a recent enquiry is doing the rounds on the Chelsea subreddit. The prospect of raiding a rival's backline has plenty of Blues fans nervous. See the discussion here
