#manchester-city

#manchester-city

Earlier today, FC Barcelona were dealt a major blow as teenage prodigy Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez informed the club of his decision to leave in the ongoing transfer window. The 18-year-old La Masia gem has a €6 million release clause in his contract, which he intends to pay and depart, with several top teams across Europe vying to sign him. The news has not gone down well at Barça, with manager Hansi Flick, in particular, understood to be greatly disappointed.

Manchester United and Manchester City are keeping close tabs on Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with both clubs considering a summer move for the highly rated 22-year-old, according to TEAMtalk. With just over two years remaining on his contract, Scott could be available for a reduced fee at the end of the season, a situation that has alerted several Premier League giants.

Xabi Alonso was recently shown the door by Real Madrid, and he is already being linked with a return to management. Clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are reportedly interested in him. The 44-year-old is regarded as one of the finest young managers in the game, and he could prove to be an excellent option for all three clubs. Alonso has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester City drew 1-1 with Brighton and Hove Albion midweek in the Premier League, suffering more dropped points. The Blues had already drawn their previous two league fixtures and needed a win ideally to keep the pressure on Arsenal, who are still to play this gameweek. Following injuries to Gvardiol and Dias, the lineup was a changed one. Donnarumma started in goal. Nunes, Khusanov, Alleyne, and Ake were the back four with O'Reilly being rested.

Manchester City are no strangers to using their wide City Football Group (CFG) links to sign promising young talents from around the world. CFG is the parent company that owns City, and fully owns or has an interest in another eleven clubs in Europe, North and South America, Australia and Asia, all of which sit in their multi-club system. Pep Guardiola's side sit, of course, at the top of this food chain and have used the system to strong effect in the past.

Despite all the questions I'm getting on Enzo Maresca and Manchester United he's been linked in Italy with a potential role at Manchester United. At the moment guys, what I'm told is that Manchester City are interested in Enzo Maresca for the future. As I always told you, it's not something imminent. It's not something guaranteed. It's something for the future if Enzo Maresca will be available as a manager when Pep Guardiola decides to leave. But Pep has not decided anything at this stage.