Manchester City news

Dayot Upamecano has detailed his tactical blueprint to nullify the immense threat of Erling Haaland ahead of a highly anticipated World Cup showdown. The French defender faces his ultimate test of the international tournament in Boston as Les Bleus square off against an in-form Norway side.

Kylian Mbappe versus Erling Haaland was billed as the next great footballing rivalry to follow Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's two decades of dominance, but as the France and Norway superstars prepare to go head to head at the 2026 World Cup, it's fair to say that their individual tussle has yet to really take off in the way many people expected.

Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is reportedly exploring his options away from Stamford Bridge this summer as the club prepares for yet another squad overhaul. The Blues have responded by slapping a significant £75 million price tag on the Frenchman to set their financial demands for potential suitors.

The World Cup is still underway. However, there are already plenty of eyes on the 2026/27 Premier League after last week’s fixture release.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has urged football fans to remain grounded despite firing Norway into the knockout stage of the World Cup. The clinical forward netted twice in a thrilling victory over Senegal to guarantee progress, but he quickly dismissed any suggestions that his nation are genuine contenders to win the tournament.

Manchester City and Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has become a father for the first time after welcoming a baby boy during the World Cup. The 24-year-old was granted special leave from the Red Devils' camp in the United States to travel to London for the birth of his son.

RB Leipzig have officially confirmed the appointment of Martin Demichelis as their new head coach following a swift search for Ole Werner’s successor. The former Manchester City and Bayern Munich defender arrives with a massive seal of approval from Jurgen Klopp and the club's hierarchy.

England striker Ollie Watkins has staunchly defended Jeremy Doku following widespread criticism over the Belgian winger's decision to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child. Watkins hit back at viral comments labelling childbirth as a "disgusting moment", insisting that welcoming a firstborn is a blessing that transcends football.

Manchester City have taken a decisive step in their search for a new manager after reaching a formal agreement with Chelsea to secure the services of Enzo Maresca. The Premier League champions are set to pay a significant compensation fee to lure the Italian coach back to the Etihad Stadium as the successor to Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City legend Kyle Walker and his wife Annie Kilner have officially welcomed their fifth child together. The arrival of a baby girl marks a joyful new chapter for the couple following a period of significant public scrutiny regarding their private life.

Manchester City are preparing to bankroll a massive midfield overhaul this summer as they transition into the post-Pep Guardiola era. The Premier League giants have set their sights on a sensationally expensive double swoop for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali.

Former Manchester United striker and Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been left devastated following the sudden and unexpected passing of his son, Alex Hughes, at the age of 38. The legendary Welsh forward and his family released a poignant statement through the League Managers Association to share the tragic news with the football community.

Inter are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, but the deal hinges on a complex series of transfer dominoes involving Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. The Nerazzurri see the English midfielder as a key building block for their future engine room if the financial pieces align.