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How Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki at Club World Cup as triple transfer edges closes
Sports Mole takes a look at how Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in Pep Guardiola’s side.
Jun 6, 14:59
Manchester City's Jack Grealish with manager Pep Guardiola on September 28, 2024
Man City 'slash' Jack Grealish asking price in bid to force summer exit
Manchester City are reportedly willing to slash Jack Grealish's asking price in a bid to force through an exit this summer.
Jun 6, 00:40
France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025
Rayan Cherki's Man City transfer moves closer as Lyon star drops major hint
Lyon star Rayan Cherki drops a major hint over his potential move to Manchester City following France's UEFA Nations League defeat to Spain.
Jun 6, 00:18
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola at a press conference on February 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Medicals booked' for two top targets as ‘agreement reached’ for £81.7m double deal
Manchester City are reportedly edging closer to completing an £81.7m double deal as two of their top targets are scheduled to undergo medicals this weekend.
Jun 5, 15:39
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Claudio Echeverri could decide his Man City future at Club World Cup as "honest" transfer claim is made about "gifted" starlet
Claudio Echeverri is "likely" to leave Man City on loan this summer, but a strong performance at the FIFA Club World Cup could persuade Pep Guardiola to keep him in his senior squad for next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 4, 18:02
France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Personal terms agreed' with Liverpool-linked target, official bid imminent
Manchester City reportedly take an significant step forward in their pursuit of Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki this summer.
Jun 4, 11:29
AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders on May 9, 2025
Tijjani Reijnders: Man City-bound midfielder delivers transfer update ahead of £58.9m move from AC Milan
AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders delivers a fresh update on his impending transfer to Manchester City this summer.
Jun 4, 11:03
Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Shirt numbers available to Tijjani Reijnders at Man City with £58.9m transfer 'almost done'
Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to Tijjani Reijnders ahead of his impending transfer to Manchester City.
Jun 4, 10:43
AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates after scoring on November 5, 2024
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders deal agreed, but interest set to cool on England international
Manchester City agree a deal to sign AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders, but could drop their interest in Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White as a result, according to a report.
Jun 4, 09:54
Paris Saint-Germain's Marquinhos and Gianluigi Donnarumma on May 7, 2025
Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim's side among clubs 'monitoring' Champions League winner amid contract standoff
Manchester United are reportedly among four European clubs who are monitoring Gianluigi Donnarumma's situation at Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Jun 3, 16:01
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Ex-Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders "will challenge" Pep Guardiola at Man City as "really smart move" is given green light
Man City could benefit from having ex-Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders 'challenging' Pep Guardiola as part of his backroom staff next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 3, 10:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola expects two first-team veterans to stay this summer in fresh twist
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the future of two first-team players who he expects to stay at the club this summer.
Jun 3, 09:21
France's Rayan Cherki on June 2, 2025
Man City transfer news: Rayan Cherki delivers fresh update on Lyon future, responds to speculation
Rayan Cherki delivers a fresh update on his future at Lyon and responds to speculation linking him with a summer transfer to Manchester City.
Jun 2, 17:54
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Rayan Cherki to Man City: "Absolute superstar" compared to Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Samir Nasri ahead of summer transfer
"Special" Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki has the potential to develop into "one of the best in the world" if he joins Man City this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 2, 17:25
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side learning from 'very obvious mistakes' as summer intentions are made clear
Man City's transfer intentions for the summer are "very clear" after 'very obvious mistakes' were made prior to the start of last season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 2, 16:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on May 17, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'expected' to seal deal for Premier League left-back
Manchester City are reportedly preparing for the arrival of Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait Nouri during the first part of the summer window.
Jun 2, 13:57
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic on November 5, 2024
Mateo Kovacic injury: Potential return date, Man City midfield replacements after statement confirms Club World Cup blow
Manchester City announce that midfielder Mateo Kovacic has undergone surgery on an Achilles injury.
Jun 2, 11:04
Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite on February 26, 2025
Man City have Jarrad Branthwaite trump card as Premier League rivals prepare to 'sound out' transfer
Manchester City could hold a trump card in the race to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, as the Toffees are keen on one of Pep Guardiola's current defenders.
Jun 1, 11:32
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Rodri on September 14, 2024
Man City 'make £300,000 contract decision' to ward off Real Madrid interest in 'astonishing' talent
Manchester City reportedly plan to offer Rodri a new deal that would see him become the joint second-highest paid player at the club.
Jun 1, 07:42
Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi and Desire Doue celebrate on May 31, 2025
PSG 5-0 Inter: A triumph for collective artistry over individual ability in Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain's astonishing Champions League win is a triumph for the collective artistry of a cohesive unit over the individual ability of a group of superstars.
May 31, 22:42
Paris Saint-Germain forward Desire Doue celebrates scoring against Inter Milan in the Champions League, on May 31, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain 5-0 Inter Milan: Champions League final reaction as Desire Doue crowns PSG kings of Europe
Paris Saint-Germain are the kings of Europe after beating Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Saturday, and here Sports Mole examines their win.
May 31, 22:02
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates on February 15, 2025
Man City's Omar Marmoush makes history with Premier League Goal of the Season award
Omar Marmoush makes history as his phenomenal strike for Man City against Bournemouth earlier this month has been voted the 2024-25 Premier League Goal of the Season.
May 31, 10:53
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Man City will never see the "real" James McAtee after Pep Guardiola 'makes Club World Cup decision'
Manchester City make a major decision over the future of young midfielder James McAtee which means they will never see the "real" version of the 22-year-old.
May 30, 20:33
Red Bull Salzburg head coach Pep Lijnders on August 13, 2024
"Exceptional" Liverpool title winner 'set to join' Pep Guardiola at Man City in shock move
Former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders is reportedly set to join Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City.
May 30, 20:15
Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips and Jack Grealish on August 11, 2023
Man City injury news: Midfielder 'out for two months' after Achilles operation amid transfer uncertainty
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is reportedly facing at least two months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on an Achilles injury.
May 30, 16:49
Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders debut date becomes clear as 'agreement reached' to sign AC Milan star
Man City reportedly reach an agreement with AC Milan to sign midfielder Tijjani Reijnders this summer, and a date for when the deal could be concluded is 'revealed'.
May 30, 16:20
Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder with the Champions League trophy in 2010
Inter Milan's past record in Champions League finals
Sports Mole looks back at Inter Milan's record in past finals in the Champions League.
May 30, 15:25
Ipswich Town's Liam Delap on December 27, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens striker eyed by Ipswich Town as Liam Delap replacement?
Manchester City striker Divin Mubama is reportedly attracting interest from Ipswich Town, who are looking for a Liam Delap replacement this summer.
May 30, 14:59
Paris Saint-Germain's match-winner Bruno N'Gotty lifts the Cup Winners' Cup in 1996
PSG's past record in European finals
Sports Mole looks back at how Paris Saint-Germain have fared in previous European finals.
May 30, 14:36
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Jack Grealish future: Tottenham, Man United loan discussed as the "writing's on the wall" for Man City attacker
There is "clearly an issue" with Jack Grealish at Man City and "the writing's on the wall" for the out-of-favour attacker to leave the Etihad this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 29, 18:22
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak on September 18, 2024
Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak confirms "swift" transfer plans as Club World Cup targets are "clearly identified"
Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak confirms that several transfer targets have been "clearly identified" by the club and their "objective" is to revamp Pep Guardiola's squad before the FIFA Club World Cup.
May 29, 13:35
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 21, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side 'make enquiries' for Tottenham-linked attacker
Arsenal are reportedly set to compete with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of a high-profile attacker this summer.
May 29, 13:03
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz on November 26, 2024
Florian Wirtz: Liverpool's 'worst nightmare' could become reality as former Red 'launches transfer hijack'
Liverpool are reportedly in danger of losing out to a European rival in the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz this summer.
May 29, 12:41
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca after 2025 Conference League final.
Chelsea 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result as Enzo Maresca delivers Champions League football, Conference League glory
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Chelsea's 2024-25 campaign, including the team's star player, best moment and standout result.
May 29, 12:00
France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Initial talks' begin for 'bargain' signing as Pep Guardiola's side steal a march on Man United
Manchester City reportedly step up their interest in Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 29, 11:45
Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
PSG vs. Inter Milan: Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 29, 09:30
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Tijjani Reijnders to Man City: "Magically gifted footballer" could "easily be shaped" into an "Ilkay Gundogan-esque player"
Man City-linked Tijjani Reijnders could "easily be shaped" into an "Ilkay Gundogan-esque player" under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 28, 20:57
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Florian Wirtz: Man City snub 'stings' but Liverpool transfer 'will not make or break' Pep Guardiola's summer plans
The sight of Florian Wirtz edging closer to joining Liverpool 'stings a little bit' for Man City, but the German's decision to snub Pep Guardiola's side 'will not make or break' their future plans, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 28, 17:57
Manchester City's Jacob Wright on September 25, 2024
Man City transfer news: Midfield exit confirmed with 'two clauses inserted'
Manchester City midfielder Jacob Wright completes a permanent transfer to Championship club Norwich City after spending the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Carrow Road.
May 28, 17:17
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Exclusive: Jack Grealish's camp not keen on move abroad for Man City attacker despite Napoli transfer rumours
Jack Grealish's camp are not keen on a move abroad for the Manchester City attacker this summer, Sports Mole understands.
May 28, 16:02