Manchester City
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Monday, 27 July 2026
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![Rodri transfer news turns into a three-way battle]()
Rodri transfer news turns into a three-way battle
Rodri has one year left on his Manchester City deal as Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG circle, while City would rather keep him than sell.
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![John Stones set for Inter Milan move after Chelsea talks]()
John Stones set for Inter Milan move after Chelsea talks
John Stones is closing in on Inter Milan after talks with Chelsea. He leaves Manchester City with 10 seasons, 6 Premier League titles and a Champions League.
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![Premier League free agents: Sancho and Malacia sum up United's waste]()
Premier League free agents: Sancho and Malacia sum up United's waste
BBC's Premier League free-agents feature is led by Jadon Sancho's £73m move and 30 league appearances, plus Tyrell Malacia's 500-plus-day layoff.
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![Manchester City 115 charges delay leaves Maresca unconcerned]()
Manchester City 115 charges delay leaves Maresca unconcerned
Maresca says Manchester City’s 115-charge case has changed nothing for him, while Stefan Borson calls the verdict delay totally unacceptable.
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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![Jack Grealish future stays open as Maresca speaks]()
Jack Grealish future stays open as Maresca speaks
Enzo Maresca has kept Jack Grealish's Manchester City future open, saying it is his duty to coach him while the winger recovers from injury.
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![World Cup compensation payouts: Manchester City top the list]()
World Cup compensation payouts: Manchester City top the list
Manchester City top FIFA’s World Cup compensation table with £3.3m, while Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool also feature.
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![Rodri transfer race takes a PSG twist with Madrid still in front]()
Rodri transfer race takes a PSG twist with Madrid still in front
PSG have made contact with Manchester City over Rodri, turning the midfielder's future into a three-way battle with Real Madrid and Barcelona also involved.
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![Yan Diomande transfer: Manchester City join €100 million race]()
Yan Diomande transfer: Manchester City join €100 million race
Manchester City have verbally indicated a €100 million move for Yan Diomande, but RB Leipzig want significantly more as Real Madrid and PSG remain in the race.
Friday, 24 July 2026
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![Pep Guardiola turns down Italy and makes his coaching break clear]()
Pep Guardiola turns down Italy and makes his coaching break clear
Pep Guardiola has turned down Italy after three days of talks in Barcelona, saying he wants a break from coaching and more time with family.
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![Enzo Maresca backs Rodri return after surgery]()
Enzo Maresca backs Rodri return after surgery
Enzo Maresca says Rodri will have minor back surgery on Monday and insists the midfielder will return to Manchester City despite Real Madrid speculation.
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![Pep Guardiola turns down Italy after Barcelona talks]()
Pep Guardiola turns down Italy after Barcelona talks
Pep Guardiola has reportedly turned down Italy’s approach after talks in Barcelona. Paolo Maldini and FIGC now have to move quickly to Plan B.
Thursday, 23 July 2026
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![Elliot Anderson's first Manchester City message is aimed at United]()
Elliot Anderson's first Manchester City message is aimed at United
Elliot Anderson has joined Manchester City in a £116m deal and called them the kings of Manchester after beating Manchester United to him.
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![Rodri back surgery leaves Manchester City with another early-season worry]()
Rodri back surgery leaves Manchester City with another early-season worry
Rodri is set for minor back surgery and is a doubt for Manchester City’s opener against Bournemouth on Sunday August 23.
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![Jack Grealish nearly back as Everton weigh a return]()
Jack Grealish nearly back as Everton weigh a return
Jack Grealish says he is nearly back in training as Everton weigh another move for the Manchester City forward and City face a contract-year call.
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![John Stones transfer interest puts Arsenal and Chelsea on alert]()
John Stones transfer interest puts Arsenal and Chelsea on alert
John Stones is a free agent after leaving Manchester City, with Arsenal and Chelsea both interested. Mikel Arteta's old praise is back in focus.
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![Phil Foden's new City deal is really about the Maresca reset]()
Phil Foden's new City deal is really about the Maresca reset
Phil Foden has signed a new Manchester City contract until 2030, with the midfielder saying he cannot wait to work with Enzo Maresca again.
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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![Vinícius Júnior and Bayern Munich link dismissed by Falk]()
Vinícius Júnior and Bayern Munich link dismissed by Falk
Christian Falk says Bayern Munich will not chase Vinícius Júnior, arguing the wages, squad depth and dressing-room fit all work against a move.
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![Phil Foden signs new Manchester City deal until 2030]()
Phil Foden signs new Manchester City deal until 2030
Phil Foden has signed a new Manchester City contract until 2030 as Ipswich add Issa Diop in a reported £8.5million deal.
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![Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer nears breakthrough at Manchester City]()
Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer nears breakthrough at Manchester City
Manchester City are closing in on Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Lille holding firm on a reported €100million valuation and the teenager said to prefer an immediate
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 | DLD |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | WLW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | WWL |
| 4 |  Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 |  ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 | LWL |
| 4 |  Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | DLW |
| 4 |  Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 | WLL |
| 4 |  Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |