Manchester City Transfer Updates: Deals, Rumours, and News - August 3
Welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's transfer news this Monday, August 3. Stay informed about the latest movements at the Etihad Stadium as Enzo Maresca prepares his squad for the upcoming Premier League season.
Key Transfer Stories Today
- Lille president comments on Ayyoub Bouaddi's future: The French club's chief expressed confidence that the 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder will remain at Lille for the next season. Despite this, Manchester City believe an offer around or above £85 million could make Lille reconsider.
- Rodri's recovery update: The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner underwent back surgery last month. Reports confirm the procedure went well, and his rehabilitation is expected to be brief. His participation in the Community Shield match against Arsenal on August 16 remains likely.
- Real Madrid's interest in Rodri: Madrid is reportedly preparing a formal bid between £43 million and £51 million, factoring in the one year left on Rodri's contract and City's risk of losing him on a free transfer in 2027.
- City's stance on Rodri: The club insists they do not want to sell the midfielder and are pursuing a contract extension. Still, Real Madrid’s approach and Rodri’s contract situation give them leverage in negotiations, which may limit City's ability to hold onto him indefinitely.
- Savinho's move to Tottenham Hotspur: The Brazilian winger's agents are said to be finalizing terms, with a fee near £60 million expected to conclude the deal.
- Potential Savinho replacement: Enzo Maresca is reported to prefer Pedro Neto, who previously worked with him at Chelsea. Talks between the clubs are anticipated once Savinho’s transfer is completed.
- John Stones departs for Inter Milan: The free transfer confirms another significant exit from the Guardiola era at Manchester City.
