Khaldoon speaks on the 115 charges
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has broken his silence on the Premier League's 115 charges against the club. In his end-of-season address, he addressed the case that has hung over City for more than a year, though specific details of his comments remain guarded (3). This is the first time the chairman has spoken publicly on the matter, making it the biggest story around the club right now.
Rodri not heading to Madrid
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has ruled out signing Rodri this summer, with Matteo Moretto confirming Perez even called City to deliver that message directly (1) (6). After a season where your midfield looked lost without him, this is the news you needed. Rodri stays.
Gvardiol pushing for Madrid move
Josko Gvardiol reportedly wants to leave City and join Real Madrid (2). Losing him would sting, he's been one of your most reliable defenders and carries a genuine goal threat from the back. No formal bid yet, but the player's desire is out there now.
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City enter race for Tonali
City have joined Arsenal in the pursuit of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali (5). Newcastle reportedly want Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest as a replacement, while Barcelona are also watching. Tonali would add steel and passing range to a midfield that needs fresh legs.
Savinho wants Premier League stay
If City intend to move Savinho on this summer, the Brazilian is eager to remain in England, Tottenham are among the interested clubs (4). He was rated a transfer success last season after his arrival, so letting him go to a direct rival would be a bold call.
Fan reactions
The Rodri-to-Madrid rumour being shut down landed well, but the Gvardiol story has fans on edge, losing a defender of his quality to a Champions League rival would cut deep. Meanwhile, a Real Madrid presidential candidate claiming Haaland's release clause is under €180m has stirred fresh anxiety that it might not be over yet. Jack Grealish's future is also being debated, with supporters asking what an acceptable bid even looks like for a record signing who has drifted to the margins. Read more on r/MCFC
