Reijnders and Grealish get a fresh start under Maresca
Tijjani Reijnders is not going anywhere. New manager Enzo Maresca wants to give the Dutch midfielder a proper chance to impress this pre-season, and Jack Grealish is in the same boat (1). Reijnders started well last season before losing his place under Pep Guardiola, but Football Insider reports no immediate exit is planned (1).
City make contact over Valverde
Your club has enquired about Federico Valverde. Real Madrid's midfielder is on the radar as a potential summer target, with City making early contact to explore a deal (2).
Academy talent Heskey leaves for Köln
Reigan Heskey, son of former England striker Emile, has left the academy to join 1. FC Köln (3). The German second-division side confirmed the move, drawing comparisons to their recent signing of El Mala (3).
Guardiola's CFG clause could block an England job
A contractual complication with the City Football Group may complicate any future England move for Pep Guardiola (4). Reports suggest the clause could restrict his next steps, even beyond his time at City (4).
Iheanacho drops to Turkey's second tier
Kelechi Iheanacho has joined Bursaspor in the Turkish second division, turning down Celtic in the process (6). The former City forward leaves European football behind entirely.
Fan reactions
The Haaland subreddit remains what it always has been: pure chaos and affection. One post titled simply "Haaland 😭😭" is doing the rounds with no further explanation needed (2). Meanwhile, a new fan asked what they should know before choosing City, and the loans exhibition day thread has sparked genuine interest in how the club tracks its young talent (3) (1). Read more on the loans exhibition day.
