Nduka joins City from Arsenal
Mishel Nduka is a City player. The 16-year-old England youth international midfielder has completed his move from Arsenal after turning down a new deal in north London (1). He is expected to go into the academy setup first. Smart business, snatching one of Arsenal's brightest teenagers.
Bouaddi agrees personal terms
Ayyoud Bouaddi is close. City have agreed personal terms with the Lille midfielder, and the move would cost somewhere around £85m (3). David Ornstein has the story. Bouaddi, still a teenager, is one of the most sought-after midfield prospects in Europe and your club appear to be leading the race.
Maresca's five big questions
A new season, a new manager, and life without Guardiola. Five questions face Enzo Maresca as he prepares for his first campaign at the Etihad (2). Tactical identity, handling the squad Guardiola left behind, getting the best from Haaland, bedding in record signing Elliot Anderson, and winning over a fanbase used to trophies. No small task. Home tickets go on sale today.
Fan reactions
The Nduka signing has split opinion across north London and Manchester. On r/MCFC, fans are calling it a sharp piece of academy recruitment, while the r/Gunners thread reads like a post-mortem on why a 16-year-old would walk. Over on the Bouaddi post, the mood is more cautious: excitement about the talent but plenty of debate about whether £85m is the right number. Join the discussion on r/MCFC
