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Manchester City have secured the long-term future of defender Abdukodir Khusanov with a contract extension running until 2031, including an option for an additional year. The 22-year-old Uzbekistan international established himself as a key figure during a breakthrough campaign at the Etihad Stadium and is now set for a major role under Enzo Maresca.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has brushed off transfer speculation linking Rodri with Real Madrid, insisting every manager in world football wants the midfielder. The Spain captain is set to undergo surgery on a back issue following his World Cup triumph, leaving his future unresolved as he enters the final year of his contract at the Etihad.

With the new Premier League season now less than a month away from kicking off on August 21, pre-season friendlies are about to get into full swing as the majority of clubs jet off around the globe to ensure the best possible preparation for the 2026-27 campaign. However, due to the World Cup, a number of squads are far from full strength as those who reached the knockout rounds in North America enjoy some belated time off, creating opportunities for others to stake their claim for greater roles over the next 10 months.

Yan Diomande's future has become one of the summer's most closely watched transfer sagas, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid all reportedly prepared to match Liverpool's €100 million offer for the RB Leipzig winger, even as he waits to hear whether his preferred destination, Paris Saint-Germain, can turn interest into a concrete offer.