Maresca's first match, Saturday in Hong Kong
Your team kicks off the Enzo Maresca era Saturday against Inter Milan in a pre-season friendly at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong (3) (4) (5). First glimpse of what the new manager wants. First time you see what changes from the Guardiola years.
Lewis on Maresca: 'Training has been enjoyable'
Rico Lewis likes what he has seen so far. "It's been good, the people are all really lovely and the training has been enjoyable," Lewis said ahead of the Inter match (4). Lewis named Jeremy Monga, Kaden Braithwaite, Floyd Samba, Jaden Heskey, and Ryan McAidoo among the academy players Maresca has brought into first-team sessions (4). The young full-back is emerging as a voice in this squad.
City want Bouaddi, Rodri or no Rodri
City want Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi regardless of what happens with Rodri (1). ESPN report the club will pursue the 18-year-old whether or not Rodri stays or leaves this window (1). No bid yet. The intent is clear.
Grealish to Everton rumours persist
Everton want Jack Grealish, and the rumours are not going away with a month left in the summer window (2). Nothing agreed, no bid confirmed. But the noise is there.
Fan reactions
Fans are feeling the weight of the transition. One post laid it out: for the first time, a new season begins without Kompany, Silva, Fernandinho, Aguero, De Bruyne, Gündogan, Walker, Bernardo, Stones, or Guardiola. If Rodri leaves, only Dias, Foden, and Haaland remain from that era. Another thread debated which academy kid breaks through next, with Mukasa and McAidoo leading the conversation. See the full discussion
