Mac Allister to City?
City are reportedly considering a move for Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool (1). Early days, no agreement. But a midfielder of his profile would be a statement.
Your manager is new, the rebuild is real. A name like this is exactly the kind of move fans would talk about all week.
Allan: talks are official
Palmeiras have opened negotiations with City to sell forward Allan (2). Fabrizio Romano confirms: "official negotiations have been opened" (3).
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The release clause is £86m (3). Allan is 18. Palmeiras are talking, which means this is beyond the rumour stage.
The season starts Sunday
City host AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, Aug 23 at 15:00 CEST. Your last two matches: a 1–1 draw at Bournemouth and a 1–2 home loss to Aston Villa. A win to open the campaign would settle some nerves.
Fan-reaktioner
City fans are split between faith in Maresca and frustration with a window that feels slow. One post asks why the club is not going after Moussa instead. Another tracks Bouaddi, with Lille reportedly holding out for over €100m. The mood: hopeful, but not patient. Read more in the Moussa thread.
