#Squad News
Manchester City squad news — team selections, injury updates, rotation plans, and breaking team news ahead of every match. Stay informed with Not Really Here.
Allan's long road to City: from tears at Palmeiras to the Premier League
Manchester City confirm the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan from Palmeiras, a player who once thought his dream was over before being reassured by his manager.
31 August 2026
One week, two wins, and a shift in mood around City
City have bounced back from the Community Shield disappointment with two Premier League wins, sparking a shift in mood around the club.
30 August 2026
Mfuni's Coventry Move Highlights City's Summer Loan Strategy
Stephen Mfuni joins Coventry City on loan for 2026/27, a step up from his Watford spell as City continues its academy loan strategy amid a busy summer window.
30 August 2026
Gakpo's £85m price tag has City fans questioning the maths
Cody Gakpo has agreed personal terms with City, but the £85m fee has fans questioning the value. Liverpool's search for a replacement could complicate the deal.
30 August 2026
City's Deadline Day Shopping List: Gakpo, Fernández and the Great Midfield Rebuild
City approach deadline day with Cody Gakpo and Enzo Fernández as top targets, after a record £116m signing and a host of high-profile departures.
30 August 2026
Fernandez absence fuels City speculation as Chelsea door creaks open
Enzo Fernandez is reportedly set to miss Chelsea's clash with Brighton, a second straight absence that fuels speculation over a late move to Manchester City.
30 August 2026
Five games, three competitions: City's September road map
City face five games across three competitions in September, starting with Coventry at home and ending with Sunderland, with a trip to Porto and a derby in between.
30 August 2026
City brace for Gakpo tug-of-war as £85m bid looms
City are preparing an £85m bid for Cody Gakpo, with personal terms agreed. Liverpool want to sign two more wingers before letting him go, with Barcola close.
29 August 2026
Nunes Opens Up on Guardiola's Emotional Exit and the 'Not Clever' Comment That Wasn't
Matheus Nunes reveals the tearful atmosphere of Pep Guardiola's farewell and clarifies the manager's 'not clever' comment, insisting he never meant it literally.
29 August 2026 Allan Arrives in Manchester as City Close in on Palmeiras Winger
Palmeiras winger Allan has arrived in Manchester to finalise his €40m move to City, while the club also chase Liverpool's Cody Gakpo before the window closes.
29 August 2026
Maresca's Squad Maths: Why City's Transfer Business May Not Be Finished Yet
Enzo Maresca has hinted City's transfer business may not be done, citing the need for two players per position with 60-65 games ahead.
29 August 2026
Anderson: Maresca's structured demands are a learning curve
Elliot Anderson reveals how Enzo Maresca is asking him to play a more structured role at City, as he adapts after his summer move from Nottingham Forest.
29 August 2026
City handed brutal Champions League draw as Opta data lays bare the scale of the task
City's Champions League league phase draw throws up PSG, Barcelona, Porto and Leipzig, with Opta rating their fixtures among the toughest in the competition.
29 August 2026
Transfer Window Finale Could Give Maresca the Depth He Needs
City's 4-1 win at Crystal Palace showcased squad depth, but the real story is the transfer window.
29 August 2026
City's £86m gamble on Bouaddi: More than just a Rodri replacement
City have confirmed the £86m signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year deal. The 18-year-old Morocco international impressed against Brazil at the World Cup, but can he...
28 August 2026
Guéhi's midfield experiment gives Maresca a welcome selection headache at Selhurst Park
Marc Guéhi's man-of-the-match display in midfield against Bournemouth has given Enzo Maresca a selection dilemma ahead of the return to Selhurst Park.
28 August 2026