Danish teen on the radar
Manchester City are among the clubs tracking 17-year-old FK Bodø/Glimt striker Mikkel Bro Hansen. Ajax lead the chase, with Barcelona also keeping tabs on the Danish talent. No bid yet, just early-stage scouting across Europe. (1)
Ake back to Bournemouth?
Nathan Ake could be heading for the Cherries exit. Bournemouth want their former defender back and City are reportedly open to a move, with Ake's contract ticking down to its final year. (2) (3)
Barcelona circling a City defender
Spanish reports say Barcelona are working on a deal for an unnamed Manchester City defender. Coming on the same day as the Ake rumours, it points to a potential reshuffle at the back this summer. (4)
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Reijnders linked with Atletico
Tijjani Reijnders has popped up on Atletico Madrid's radar. The Dutch midfielder only joined City last season, but Diego Simeone's side are reportedly weighing up a move. (6)
Six former City players could return
City have buy-back clauses on up to six players sold last summer, worth £37.5m in total. It's a profit-playbook move: re-sign low, potentially sell higher, or bolster the squad for the post-Guardiola chapter. (5)
Fan reactions
The Etihad faithful are in full tribute mode ahead of what looks like Pep Guardiola's final match this weekend against Aston Villa. "You will always be our manager" is the mood across r/MCFC, with fans sharing memories and gratitude for the decade-long era. See the tributes here.
