Dias wants out after Pep
Ruben Dias is reportedly looking to leave City this summer following Pep Guardiola's departure (1) (6). Real Madrid are among the clubs watching the situation closely. Dias isn't alone, John Stones and Bernardo Silva are also linked with exits (6). That's three core dressing-room figures potentially walking out the door alongside the manager.
Savinho pushing for Spurs move
Savinho wants out. The Brazilian winger is reportedly keen on a move to Tottenham, with a key personal reason driving his desire to leave (4). After an inconsistent first season, it looks like he's already eyeing the exit.
City make contact over Nubel
With James Trafford likely heading back to Burnley or elsewhere, City have already reached out to Alexander Nubel's representatives (2). The German international is currently on Bayern Munich's books but has spent recent seasons at Stuttgart. He'd come in as competition for the starting spot.
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Stones to stay in the Premier League
John Stones is expected to move on, but not to former club Everton (7). A different Premier League side is the likely destination. Aston Villa have been mentioned as a potential suitor (5).
Pep says goodbye in tears
Guardiola broke down in tears after hearing messages from City fans ahead of his final match this weekend against Aston Villa (3). After ten years, the farewell is hitting hard, and the club has also reunited him with the young fan from that famous taxi ride a decade ago.
Fan reactions
City supporters are deep in their feelings. The reunion between Pep and Braydon, the kid from the 2016 taxi video, has fans sharing memories and admitting they're not ready for Sunday. There's a real sense of an era ending, with comments reflecting on the Guardiola years as the best time to be a City fan. Read the full thread here.
