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Bernardo Silva Set to Leave Manchester City at End of Season

Bernardo Silva
April 2026

Bernardo Silva is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, with assistant manager Pep Lijnders effectively confirming that the club captain’s nine-year spell is coming to a close. The departure marks the end of one of the defining careers of City’s modern era. Lijnders said every good story comes to an end and that Silva deserves a proper send-off. The 31-year-old’s contract expires in June, and City are now preparing for life without a player Lijnders described as impossible to replace like for like.

Chelsea Back Enzo Fernandez Despite Internal Ban

Enzo Fernandez
April 2026

Liam Rosenior said Chelsea will move forward with Enzo Fernandez despite the midfielder’s two-match suspension. Fernandez missed the 7-0 FA Cup win over Port Vale and will also miss the Premier League match against Manchester City after comments made during the international break. Rosenior kept the details private but confirmed Fernandez had crossed a line and needed to accept the sanction. He also welcomed the fact that Fernandez still came to Stamford Bridge to support the team, signalling that Chelsea want to contain the issue and focus on the run-in.

Manchester City Smash Liverpool 4-0 as Haaland Hat-Trick Rewrites FA Cup History

Manchester City
April 2026

Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals, with Erling Haaland scoring a hat-trick in a one-sided second half. The result also set a new record for consecutive wins in the competition as City stretched their run to 18 straight matches. Haaland opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Virgil van Dijk fouled Nico O’Reilly, then added two more around Antoine Semenyo’s goal as City overpowered Liverpool. Mohamed Salah also missed a penalty, and City’s win sent them through while extending the longest winning streak ever recorded in the FA Cup

Guardiola Says Rodri Can Leave if He Wants but City Want Him to Stay

Rodri
April 2026

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City want Rodri to stay, but made clear he would not block the midfielder if he decided he wanted to leave. Guardiola also acknowledged that Real Madrid’s appeal is obvious for any player, while stressing City’s preference is for Rodri to remain. Guardiola framed the issue as a matter of player happiness and club value, saying Rodri would only leave if the right offer arrived and if that was what he wanted. The comments came after Rodri openly admitted during the international break that he would be interested in returning to Spain and that Real Madrid are one of the clubs you cannot dismiss

Rodri Keeps Real Madrid Door Open as Manchester City Wait on Contract Decision

Rodri
April 2026

Rodri has openly admitted that a future move to Real Madrid would appeal to him, keeping uncertainty alive around his Manchester City future. He said he would like to return to Spain and made clear that the world’s top clubs cannot simply be dismissed. Rodri, who has one year left on his current deal, said there will soon be a point when he and City must sit down to talk. The report also noted that his Atletico Madrid past would not block a move to Real.

Liverpool Face Frimpong Concern After Netherlands Substitution

Jeremie Frimpong
April 2026

Liverpool were left sweating over Jeremie Frimpong after he was forced off shortly after coming on for the Netherlands. The timing is a concern because Arne Slot is already short of options on the right side before a major cup clash. Frimpong had only been back on the pitch for a short period before the Netherlands made another change and he went straight down the tunnel, according to the report provided. I have not found a primary official Dutch or Liverpool medical update confirming the exact injury yet, so the diagnosis remains unconfirmed.

Anderson Stays Focused on England and Forest Amid Manchester Interest

Elliot Anderson
March 2026

Elliot Anderson said he is blocking out transfer speculation linking him with Manchester City and Manchester United, insisting his attention is on England duty and Nottingham Forest’s fight. The midfielder refused to be drawn into the growing noise around a possible summer move. Anderson said his only focus is performing for whichever shirt he is wearing, rather than reacting to reports about his future. His comments come as English media continue linking him with top clubs looking for younger midfield options ahead of the next transfer window.

Manchester City Eye Tonali and Anderson in Planned Midfield Rebuild

Manchester City
March 2026

Manchester City are being linked with a major midfield rebuild centred on Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, with the combined cost said to approach £190 million. The push comes amid uncertainty around several current midfield figures and broader long-term planning at the Etihad. Recent reports say City’s interest in Anderson has intensified while Tonali is also viewed as a premium target if Newcastle become vulnerable. At the same time, Rodri has publicly acknowledged the pull of Real Madrid, adding more uncertainty to City’s midfield picture going into the summer.

O’Reilly Double Fires Manchester City Past Arsenal in Carabao Cup Final

Nico O’Reilly
March 2026

Nico O’Reilly scored twice in four second-half minutes as Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 to win the League Cup. The academy product’s breakout display delivered City’s ninth title in the competition and gave Pep Guardiola another major domestic trophy. Reuters reported that O’Reilly’s first goal followed a Kepa Arrizabalaga error, then Matheus Nunes supplied the cross for his second soon after. Arsenal had entered as strong contenders but failed to respond once City seized control after the break.

Juventus Open Bernardo Silva Talks as Free-Agent Market Plans Expand

Bernardo Silva
March 2026

Juventus are reported to have opened contact over Bernardo Silva as they track players who could become free agents at the end of the season. The Manchester City midfielder has emerged as one of several experienced names under review in Turin. Matteo Moretto said Juventus have already been in touch with agent Jorge Mendes regarding Silva’s situation. The report adds that Manchester City do not plan to extend the midfielder’s deal, which would make him available without a transfer fee this summer.

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