Chelsea wanted Dias, City said no
Chelsea made an approach for Ruben Dias. City rejected it (2). No negotiation, no price tag, no door left open. Dias is not for sale this summer and that message was delivered swiftly.
Rodri apologised to Bernardo after celebrating his miss
Rodri and Bernardo Silva had a tense moment on the pitch, and Rodri owned up to it. "I celebrated when he missed, but I apologised to him immediately," Rodri said. "I did not have a correct gesture with my teammate" (1) (3) (6). The two are international teammates with Spain and Portugal respectively, and Rodri made clear he regretted the reaction.
Monga incoming for around £10m
City are closing in on Jeremy Monga, the 16-year-old Leicester City winger, after Arsenal pulled out of the race (4). The fee is expected to be around £10m. Arsenal reportedly walked away over concerns about squad pathway and the overall cost.
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Maresca's to-do list: wages, leadership, Haaland
Enzo Maresca is barely in the door and the inbox is full. A large wage bill and a transitioning leadership group need immediate attention (7). He is also tracking several City players at the World Cup, with Erling Haaland a focus ahead of Norway's quarter-final against England (8).
Spurs eye Savinho as Gakpo alternative
Tottenham have Savinho on their list if a move for Cody Gakpo proves too difficult (9). Nothing advanced, but the Brazilian winger is registered as a fallback option.
Liverpool join the Bouaddi race
Liverpool are monitoring Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with City and Tottenham also linked (10). The 18-year-old has impressed at the World Cup and Lille are aware the queue is forming.
U21s get their EFL Trophy group
City's academy side have been drawn against Mansfield, Chesterfield, and Port Vale in the EFL Trophy group stage (5). A proper senior test for the youngsters when the competition kicks off.
Fan reactions
The mood among City fans is restless. Kovacic and Rico Lewis are both being discussed as potential exits this summer, and supporters are split between trusting the rebuild and worrying about depth. One thread celebrating Nathan Aké's contributions has a farewell tone to it, and there is genuine excitement around Nico O'Reilly after his breakthrough season. See what fans are saying
