FOUND: 5 - What They Never Told You

Man City’s Need for Ayyoub Bouaddi Exposed in Humbling Community Shield Loss

The Manchester City midfield was thoroughly outworked in a 3–0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 16

Five Takeaways As Chelsea Finish Preseason With Eventful Victory Over Real Sociedad

João Pedro continued his excellent preseason form with two clinical strikes.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 15

Chelsea expect Enzo Fernández to stay after Manchester City opt not to meet deadline

Manchester City did not make a £120m bid for Enzo Fernández before Chelsea’s 5pm deadline on Friday but Enzo Maresca still expects a busy end to the transfer window

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Join Wharton Sweepstakes; Camavinga Makes Man Utd Call

Rodri, Julián Alvarez, Martín Zubimendi, Curtis Jones and Ferran Torres all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 6: Chelsea

After a period of underachievement and upheaval for the Blues, the arrival of Xabi Alonso could signal a change in fortunes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández

Barcelona have made an improved bid to Manchester City of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Eye Barcola Hijack; Man City Plot Fernandez Bid

Alexis Mac Allister, Lautaro Martínez, Lewis Hall, Mykhailo Mudryk and Jules Koundé all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

Man City Take Massive Swing for Enzo Fernandez—But Everything Could Hinge on Rodri

Enzo Maresca is eyeing a potential reunion with his former player.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

Man City Reject First Rodri Bid, ‘Dream’ Replacement Identified

At the Etihad Stadium, it’s policy to replace every player who leaves.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 7

Manchester City reject Barcelona’s opening £38.5m bid for Rodri as talks continue

Real Madrid’s returning manager José Mourinho is reportedly unhappy over Barcelona’s hijack while City are ready to seal deal for Morocco star Bouaddi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7