Rodri wants out, Real Madrid the destination
Rodri has told Manchester City he wants to join Real Madrid. Personal terms are already agreed between the midfielder and the Spanish club, leaving only the fee to be settled between the two sides (1). This is the window's biggest story for your team. Losing the spine of midfield in a summer already defined by Guardiola's exit and Maresca's arrival is not the start anyone wanted.
Foden, Khusanov, and Gvardiol all commit
Phil Foden and Abdukodir Khusanov have signed new contracts, confirmed Tuesday (1). Josko Gvardiol has also put pen to paper on a long-term renewal (2). Three core players locked down in one day. Gvardiol's deal strengthens a backline that needed certainty. Foden and Khusanov give Maresca attacking pieces to build around.
Maresca on the 115 charges: not weighing on me
Enzo Maresca faced the question in his first press conference as City boss. The ongoing 115-charge FFP case is not weighing on him, he said (3). He insisted the saga will not distract from the job of reshaping the squad. That is the public line. Whether it holds when the season starts is another matter.
Stones linked with Inter Milan
John Stones could be on the move. Inter Milan are interested, and Transfermarkt have used the moment to dig into his England record, comparing his win percentage to other centre-backs (4). No fee or agreement yet. But the timing, with Rodri pushing for the exit and Gvardiol extending, makes this one to watch.
