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🚨𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋: Manchester City reach total agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson. Deal finally sanctioned following a resolution on the payment structure between both clubs for a package worth in the region of £120M; among the biggest deals in either club’s history. Plan in place for 23yo to undergo medical in the USA before signing his 5yr + 1yr option contract; formalities still required but deal is done. Checkmate. #ManCity @PurplePanel

🚨𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋: Aston Villa prepared to sanction Morgan Rogers’ departure below previous valuations amid ongoing financial pressure. Arsenal have been informed to formalise their interest with submitting an official bid. Villa remain intent on creating a competitive bidding war despite being aware of Rogers' preferred destination. #AFC

🚨 Arsenal reach agreement with Club Brugge to sign Christos Tzolis. Deal for 24yo left winger done at €40m asking price set by #ClubBrugge. Move in process of being finalised - Greece international wanted & prioritised #AFC move throughout @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/73566…

🚨Arsenal decision makers closely monitored France vs Morocco clash in Boston, with the idea being for Arsenal recruitment to pay particular attention to one player beyond the names currently being circulated; club strategy continues to regard performances under the highest level of pressure as a key part of the evaluation process. #AFC

Exc: Man City enter the race for Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga. Arsenal advanced in their move for 16 y/o but City set to formalise their interest. bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

Manchester City Football Club have officially announced the signing of Elliot Anderson.

🚨Per Mertesacker to be succeeded by Pascal De Maesschalck as Arsenal academy director, while Javier Alonso is also set to join the recruitment structure under Andrea Berta; another step in the plan outlined by Josh Kroenke to strengthen Arsenal on and off the pitch through continued investment in the backroom setup. #AFC

🚨Declan Rice had lengthy conversations with Elliot Anderson regarding his proposed move to Manchester City, encouraging him to ignore the transfer fee, which he cannot control. Rice stressed that he faced similar scrutiny over his own valuation and described Anderson as one of Europe’s standout performers, saying his influence at Forest justified the market perception, as he told @JBurtTelegraph in the USA. #ManCity

Exc: PSG forward Bradley Barcola viewed as alternative to Morgan Rogers in Arsenal’s move for a new attacker. Rogers a key target but Gunners to watch Barcola for France v Sweden today. bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

Enzo Maresca was recommended to City director of football Txiki Begiristain by Manuel Pellegrini years ago. Maresca played for Pellegrini at Malaga and worked with him as a coach at West Ham. Begiristain suggested to the City academy that Maresca was somebody who could be U23's coach, and possibly work with and/or replace Guardiola one day. After working as Guardiola's assistant in 2022-23, he has now been announced as his successor. "It's a huge challenge for many reasons," Maresca says. "All the success over the last 10-15 years. It's very exciting because the target is to continue."

🚨Arsenal are exploring the addition of an attacking specialist to the coaching structure after internal analysis highlighted concerns over creativity and attacking output; the impact of Gabriel Heinze’s arrival has highlighted the value of targeted appointments to address specific performance areas within Mikel Arteta’s structure. #AFC

For Hugo Viana, this is just the beginning.

🚨Manchester City and Enzo Maresca only became subject to action from Chelsea after they concluded a loophole existed around post-employment obligations, including a non-compete clause, despite Maresca having fulfilled a contractual obligation to disclose talks with other clubs. #ManCity

Enzo Maresca to City is close after compensation talks with Chelsea. @hirstclass thetimes.com/sport/football…

🚨Arsenal are growing increasingly confident that Morgan Rogers has become more receptive to the idea of joining the club after developing a stronger appreciation for the project following time spent with Declan Rice & Bukayo Saka through England camps in Palm Beach Gardens and more recently in Dallas and Kansas City. #AFC

🚨Manchester City hierarchy believe attempts from certain figures to undermine the reputation of Rodri are serving external interests, despite City having given him some flexibility to assess the contract and understand his focus on the World Cup; a reflection of the diligence and professionalism that have defined his time at the club. City continue to value players who keep contributing to their success. #ManCity

Evangelos Marinakis, the people of Manchester send you their regards.

@benfeerr Absolutely wonderful work. Cheers Ben.

Hoy se confirma la exclusiva que me cambió la vida. Gracias de corazón a todos los que confiaron en mi información. Seguimos! ❤️

Andrea Berta’s philosophy on the Morgan Rogers pursuit will be summed up in three words: Hit and Run.

🚨Arsenal have agreed a new multi-year partnership with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, which will become the club’s Official Destination Partner from the start of the 2026/27 season. Agreement replaces the £10M-per-year Visit Rwanda deal and is designed to deliver major global exposure. #AFC