#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.
Shaun Wright-Phillips on City's Squad Rotation: 'Mourinho Started It'
Shaun Wright-Phillips says Mourinho started squad rotation, as Man City's depth under Enzo Maresca faces its next test at Liverpool.
7 October 2026
City's €100m Midfield Gamble That Never Was
Manchester City were prepared to pay €100m for Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic, but the midfielder rejected the move.
6 October 2026
City Join Four Rivals in Tracking Barcelona Defender Jules Kounde
Manchester City are monitoring Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, with the France international struggling for minutes under Hansi Flick.
6 October 2026
Maresca to Address City Squad Over Verdict Ahead of Liverpool Trip
Enzo Maresca is set to address his Manchester City squad about the Premier League verdict when they return to training on Thursday, ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
6 October 2026
Ndiaye Keeps Marseille Door Ajar After £60m City Move
Iliman Ndiaye has admitted he is open to a third spell at Marseille, just weeks after joining Manchester City from Everton for £60 million.
6 October 2026
Pierce Charles: The Loan Star Making a Case for City's Future
Pierce Charles' impressive loan spell at QPR and four clean sheets for Northern Ireland suggest Manchester City may have a future first-team goalkeeper on their hands.
6 October 2026
Xavier Parker: City's 16-Year-Old Midfielder Lands Spot on Next Generation 2026 List
Xavier Parker, 16, has been named on The Guardian's Next Generation 2026 list after a standout season in City's academy and a first-team tour of Asia.
6 October 2026
Haaland Fatigue Clears City for Anfield as Maresca Prepares to Face the Noise
Erling Haaland is expected to be fit for City's trip to Liverpool after his early Norway exit was put down to fatigue, with Enzo Maresca set to face the media on Friday.
6 October 2026
Maresca Deserves an Apology, Not More Silence From the Top
Maresca has fronted up while Al Mubarak and Soriano stay silent. The manager deserves an apology, not another week of being left to carry the blame alone.
6 October 2026
Erling Haaland Fatigue: Manchester City's New Season Headache After Norway Withdrawal
Erling Haaland's early withdrawal from Norway's defeat to Portugal has handed Manchester City a fatigue issue that Enzo Maresca must manage carefully this season.
5 October 2026 Maresca to Address City Squad on Thursday as Fallout from 115 Verdict Continues
Enzo Maresca will address his Manchester City squad on Thursday for the first time since the Premier League's independent commission verdict, as the club appeals against the...
5 October 2026 Floyd Samba: From City Debut Double to a Third Country in Weeks
Floyd Samba scored twice on his City debut, then represented Germany at U19 level. The 17-year-old has now played youth international football for three countries.
5 October 2026
Haaland fitness, FA warning and Samba's Germany switch: City talking points
Erling Haaland's early withdrawal for Norway, the FA's ongoing deliberations and Floyd Samba's Germany switch feature in our round-up of the latest City talking points.
5 October 2026
Cherki and Donnarumma Face Quick Turnaround as City's Internationals Gear Up for Anfield
Rayan Cherki and Gianluigi Donnarumma face a quick turnaround with Monday night internationals before City's Premier League clash at Liverpool on Sunday.
5 October 2026
Haaland's Camp Eyes Barcelona as City Brace for £169m Double Raid
Erling Haaland's camp has reportedly made contact with Barcelona, who see the striker as a dream target for 2027, as City brace for a possible £169m double deal.
5 October 2026
Pep Guardiola Plans Emotional Return to Manchester City for PSG Clash
Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen to attend Manchester City's next home game against PSG, in a potential return to the Etihad after stepping down last season.
5 October 2026