Maresca: 'We need experience' after Silva, Stones, Ake leave
Maresca wants reinforcements after a summer of exits. Bernardo Silva, John Stones, and Nathan Ake have all gone. The manager is not hiding from it: "There are things that we need to do. We are in communication every day," he said (2). He wants experience through the door before the window shuts. Elliot Anderson, Jeremy Monga, and Ayyoub Bouaddi are names linked.
Savinho nearly out the door, Neto lined up
Savinho is pushing for Tottenham. Personal terms are agreed (7), and Spurs are preparing a £125m combined bid for the winger and Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson (4). City are already moving: Pedro Neto is the replacement target, with contact made to his agents (10) (11) (12). No official bid to Chelsea yet, per Romano (5). Spurs are also monitoring Neto as a fallback if Savinho falls through. Two clubs, two wingers, one big chain reaction.
Rodri to Real Madrid, Bayern sniffed, but his wish is clear
Real Madrid are ready to pay what you ask. Bayern Munich had interest too, but Rodri's preference is Madrid (3). The Spanish club just broke their transfer record for Yan Diomandé and are now ramping up efforts on Rodri. No messing around. They are not letting this slip.
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Forest circling Reijnders at £55m
Nottingham Forest want your midfielder. The price tag being reported is £55m for Tijjani Reijnders (6). That is serious money for a player who arrived quietly.
Kerolin to Barcelona for record WSL fee
Barcelona signed Brazil forward Kerolin from Manchester City Women for a club-record £1.25m (5). It is the largest sale fee a WSL club has ever received. Kerolin also becomes the most expensive Brazilian female player in history, a story that nearly never happened: she spent three months in hospital as a child and was told she could have lost her leg (9).
Academy graduate Lewis signs first pro deal
Sacha Lewis signed her first professional contract with Manchester City. She won Player of the Season with the Next Gen side, and she is a lifelong City supporter. "It means even more because I support City," she said (8).
Doku played World Cup on FIFA-approved cortisone
Jérémy Doku was hospitalised during the 2026 World Cup and given FIFA-authorised cortisone treatment, a normally banned substance (13). The Belgian winger was cleared through proper channels. He is back and fit.
Fan reactions
Fans are split between frustration and intrigue. On r/MCFC, the Reijnders link drew a mix of "£55m is good business" and "why are we selling midfielders when Maresca wants experience?" The Kerolin deal on r/soccer sparked more warmth: plenty of respect for a record fee and a remarkable personal story. The Savinho-Neto swap has people nervous, losing a young Brazilian and replacing him with a Chelsea winger mid-window feels like a gamble to many. Join the discussion.
