Monga race: Arsenal out, City in
Jeremy Monga is coming to City. Arsenal have withdrawn from the race for the 16-year-old Leicester winger, leaving City a clear path to wrap up a deal worth around £10m, per Ornstein and Romano (1). New boss Enzo Maresca is driving this one personally. He knows Monga from his Leicester days and wants him in the squad now.
Anderson signs, Doku marches on
Elliot Anderson is officially a City player. The club confirmed his arrival on Thursday (2). No fee disclosed, but it is done.
Meanwhile, Jeremy Doku helped Belgium book their spot in the World Cup last 16 (2). Your winger is still in the tournament and still making things happen.
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Tonali explains why he said no
Sandro Tonali picked Spurs over City this summer, and now he has told everyone why. "Let's say De Zerbi did a great job. He was a huge factor in all this," Tonali said (5). Maresca's project was not enough to sway him. De Zerbi's pull at Tottenham won the day.
Kerolin wanted by Barcelona
Barcelona are pushing for City Women forward Kerolin. A third bid is expected as negotiations continue (3). City have not commented publicly, but Barcelona are not backing off.
Nduka: City target Arsenal youngster
City are trying to sign Arsenal youth prospect Mishel Nduka. His contract at Arsenal expired recently and City see an opening (4). One to watch in the academy pipeline.
Fan reactions
City fans are buzzing about Monga. The Athletic's report that Arsenal pulled out over the £10m valuation has only added to the satisfaction, with plenty of "Maresca knows him from Leicester" chatter across the subreddit. A few are calling it a statement signing for the academy, not every day you beat Arsenal to their own target. Read the thread on r/MCFC
