Maresca deal agreed, announcement imminent
Chelsea and Manchester City have agreed compensation for Enzo Maresca, and he is expected to be named City's new head coach shortly (1). This is the move that kicks the summer rebuild into gear. Maresca knows the club from his time as assistant under Pep Guardiola, and now he returns to shape the squad his way. Every transfer domino that follows flows from this appointment.
Ndiaye in, Savinho out
City are weighing up a move for Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye as Maresca's first major attacking piece (1). The 26-year-old can play across the front line and in the number ten role, giving you the kind of versatility Pep's system relied on. At the other end, Savinho could be heading to Tottenham for around £60m (1). The Brazilian never quite found his rhythm at the Etihad, and a sale here would fund the Ndiaye deal with change to spare.
Rodri, Ake, Marmoush could follow
This is the one that stings. Rodri has just one year left on his contract and is among the names linked with a summer exit, alongside Nathan Ake and Omar Marmoush (1). Losing your midfield anchor as a new manager walks through the door is the kind of instability no one wants. Ake and Marmoush would also leave gaps in defence and attack that need filling fast.
Cucurella race heats up
City already knew they wanted Marc Cucurella. Now a second Premier League club has joined the chase (2). Chelsea hold the cards, but competition for the left-back is real. If Ake does move on, this one becomes urgent.
Fan reactions
The mood on the City subreddit is a mix of cautious optimism and nagging concern. Fans are buzzing about academy talent Divine Mukasa extending his contract until 2030, seeing it as a bright spot in an uncertain summer. But there's real anxiety about the volume of recent signings potentially heading out, with supporters questioning whether recruitment has been good enough. One fan even floated Ryan McAidoo as an internal replacement if Savinho leaves. Read the full discussion.
