Manchester City
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Friday, 7 August 2026
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Manchester City eye Fernández reunion as Rodri's exit accelerates
Manchester City explore Fernández as Rodri's Barcelona exit nears. Boss Maresca revives their Chelsea link, but replacing Rodri poses a bigger problem.
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Rodri Barcelona transfer race turns after Madrid exit
Rodri’s reported preference for Barcelona has pushed Real Madrid out of the race, while Manchester City and Barcelona still need to settle terms.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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Stephen Mfuni back on Watford's radar as Luke Dowling says transfers are moving quickly
Watford are in regular contact with Manchester City over Stephen Mfuni, while Nestory Irankunda's future could shape the rest of their summer.
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Nico Gonzalez wants to stay as Manchester City’s midfield plans gather pace
Nico Gonzalez says he wants to stay at Manchester City as the club’s midfield rebuild gathers pace, with Bouaddi targeted and Doku tied down.
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Rodri Barcelona transfer turns on fee and timing
Rodri has reportedly shifted his preference from Real Madrid to Barcelona, with Manchester City weighing a €60m-€70m sale before August 13.
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Pedro Neto links grow as City keep the door open
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City still have work to do in the transfer window as Pedro Neto links intensify and Savinho’s future remains tied to Spurs
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Rodri transfer news as Barcelona wait on Madrid signal
Rodri transfer news centres on Barcelona waiting for his signal as Real Madrid stay in the frame. Manchester City still want to keep him.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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Jeremy Monga explains why Manchester City beat Arsenal
Jeremy Monga says Manchester City’s pathway, trophies and success won out over Arsenal after a £10m move from Leicester.
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Manchester City player ratings: Reijnders stands out in 3-1 Seoul win
Manchester City player ratings from the 3-1 win over K-League All Stars, where Tijjani Reijnders stood out as City made 11 changes in Seoul.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi close to Manchester City move, but Lille want a loan-back
Manchester City have agreed terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi, but Lille want a loan-back and Real Madrid’s Rodri talks keep the deal unsettled.
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Manchester City title race hinges on Rodri, says Carragher
Carragher says Manchester City and Arsenal are the only title contenders, but he would change his pick if Rodri leaves for Real Madrid.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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Tijjani Reijnders interest grows as Nottingham Forest circle Manchester City
Nottingham Forest are pushing for Tijjani Reijnders, with Manchester City open to a sale after his 50-appearance debut season and reduced league starts.
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Rodri Real Madrid preference leaves Barcelona on the outside
Rodri has no interest in Barcelona if he leaves Manchester City, with Real Madrid his preferred destination and City asking around €75 million.
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Barcelona Rodri transfer cools as Flick talks midfield
Barcelona are monitoring Rodri's situation as Hansi Flick says the squad already has plenty of midfielders, with the club ready to react only if Real
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Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City count on him
Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City told him they count on him as he enters the final year of his deal after 9 appearances last season.
Monday, 3 August 2026
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Jack Grealish Manchester City future remains unclear
Jack Grealish’s Manchester City future remains unclear, with Enzo Maresca offering no assurances and Atletico Madrid linked as a possible summer move.
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Antoine Semenyo relishes Maresca's wide-man plan at Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo says Enzo Maresca's wide-man instructions at Manchester City are 'music to my ears', after individual meetings on his role.
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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Rodri Real Madrid transfer moves from speculation to fee talks
Rodri’s Real Madrid transfer is now a fee negotiation, with City and Madrid working around a deal near €65 million while surgery talk continues.
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Joško Gvardiol backs Enzo Maresca as Manchester City’s perfect fit
Joško Gvardiol says Enzo Maresca is the perfect fit for Manchester City, with the defender urging quick adaptation after Pep Guardiola.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
 FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
 Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
 Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
 Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 |
Group D
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
 Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
 ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
 Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
 Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
 River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
 Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
 Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 |
 Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
 CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |