Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has discussed the potential for more departures at the club, as several stars are linked with moves away. Reflecting on players who struggled for minutes, Maresca explained that it is normal for players to feel sad and seek more game time when they are not playing. Regarding the case of James, who did not play much last year, Maresca noted that while the club and everyone involved were happy with him, the player was ultimately looking for more opportunities elsewhere.
Further departures are expected, with the futures of Savinho, Tijjani Reijnders, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic, and Jack Grealish remaining unclear. Maresca has implemented a new reset for the squad, stating that all players start at the same level and that pre-season performance will dictate the transfer window. This message applies to everyone, regardless of how many minutes they played last season.
Meanwhile, Rodri has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad. Although the Spain World Cup-winning captain was chased by Real Madrid, Barcelona now appears to be leading the race, having already had an initial bid for the 30-year-old rejected. Teammate Rico Lewis acknowledged Rodri's quality and accolades, noting that while he does not know every detail, people leaving and staying is simply part of football. Lewis added that he does not believe the situation changes the manager's overall plans for the team.
Additional reports highlight that a World Cup goalkeeper is on the Leeds list as a deputy for James Trafford, with a Perri exit expected. There are four ways James Trafford could lift Leeds, ranging from stability to transfer pull, and Trafford has previously outlined his ambition for the club following a record £40 million move from Manchester City. Furthermore, the Premier League issued a statement explaining why Tottenham were not awarded a penalty against Leeds, denying James Maddison a significant moment on his return from injury.
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The Catalan club have had an initial bid rejected for the 30-year-old.
“Obviously I don’t know every detail about this, but it’s football. I don’t think it changes the landscape of anything the manager wants to do here.
