Enzo Fernandez: "Dream to be at a club as big as City"
Enzo Fernandez said he had always dreamed of playing for "a club as big as Manchester City" in his first interview since the move (3). No corporate line, just a player saying what you want to hear. He is here to do a job.
The £125m signing
City signed Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m (1). That helped push City past the Premier League record for spending in a single window. Chelsea's £380m summer clear-out was headlined by the fee they got for him (7).
Echeverri off to Benfica
Claudio Echeverri is out on loan again, this time to Benfica for the season (2) (5) (9) (10). He started last season elsewhere and switched mid-season. Now Benfica get a look at him.
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£458m spent, but Haaland cover?
City's overhaul totals a Premier League record £458m, midfield fully revamped (8). The question one analysis raises: with all that money, is there enough cover behind Haaland up front? Something to watch over the long season.
Cherki interest from three giants
Rayan Cherki's start to the season has Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern watching (6). City control his contract until 2030, and are not selling unless an extraordinary offer arrives. His hot form is why the phone is ringing.
Gakpo talks at Liverpool
Cody Gakpo has reportedly held talks with Liverpool after a move to City fell through (4). City had been linked earlier, but that door looks to have closed.
Fan reactions
City fans are enjoying the Enzo quotes, sharing his line about Argentina's history at the club, from Aguero to Tevez to Zabaleta. The Echeverri loan to Benfica got a nod on r/soccer, and there is warmth for Grealish's Instagram presence too. The mood is one of a fanbase settling into a new era. Thread
