Gvardiol weighing up his future
Joško Gvardiol is considering his options, with Bayern Munich circling. The Croatian defender has a contract extension offer on the table from City but is yet to commit. Losing him would sting, he has been one of your most reliable performers. (1)
Anderson race heats up with United
City are expected to return with a second bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson in the coming days. Forest want north of £105m, ideally closer to £110m. United are also sniffing around, so this could get messy fast. (2)
Real Madrid eyeing City raid
Spanish reports claim Real Madrid could target up to five City players this summer following Guardiola's exit. The timing is uncomfortable, you are heading into a new chapter under Enzo Maresca and squad stability matters more than ever. (5)
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Fenerbahçe want Aké
Nathan Aké is on Fenerbahçe's radar, with the Turkish club reportedly preparing a move. They see him as a partner for Milan Skriniar at the back. (4)
Miedema undergoes knee surgery
Manchester City Women striker Vivianne Miedema has had another knee operation. Netherlands coach Arjan Veurink played down major concern, "Zorgen maken is een groot woord", and the club expects her back for pre-season. (3)
That €150m bid? Not your guy
The rumoured €150m Real Madrid bid was for Julián Álvarez, now at Atlético Madrid, not a City player. One less thing to worry about, though the broader Madrid interest in your squad remains real. (6)
Fan reactions
Fans are torn between nostalgia and the present. June 10 marks three years since the Champions League triumph in Istanbul, and the subreddit is full of memories. But the Anderson price tag has raised eyebrows, £105m for a midfielder with no City legacy yet feels steep to many. Others are finding levity in the chaos, with an updated "There is no need to be upset" meme doing the rounds as the rebuild narrative intensifies. See the discussion
