Going out To Juventus, Manchester United
Worth watching Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Juventus are targeting a January loan for Rayan Ait-Nouri, while Manchester United are considering a shock move, per Plettenberg. Why it matters Aged 25; Manchester United approached him in summer and he missed the Forest trip. What's next Talks between the clubs must come first; Juventus are targeting a January loan. Verdict: 4 outlets: Football Insider (42.2% right on City), Florian Plettenberg (58.3% right on City), Gazzetta dello Sport (too few City stories to score), Manchester Evening News (too few City stories to score).
Thin Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Manchester United and Manchester City are set to battle it out for Chelsea defender Malo Gusto, per Talksport. What's next Talks between the clubs must come first; no timetable or bid is reported. Verdict: 1 outlet: Talksport (47.6% right on City).
Thin Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Dean Smith, now at Charlotte FC, is interested in reuniting with Jack Grealish, per Football Insider. Why it matters Grealish, 31, is on loan at Everton from City; his wages could be a stumbling block. What's next Talks between the clubs must come first; wages are the reported obstacle. Verdict: 1 outlet: Football Insider (42.2% right on City).
Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Brentford, Chelsea, Fulham, Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham are monitoring Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou, per Teamtalk. Why it matters Aged 21, a French defender; City are one of six clubs monitoring him. What's next Talks between the clubs must come first; no bid or plan is reported. Verdict: 1 outlet: Teamtalk (45.5% right on City).
Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Tottenham, Manchester City and Manchester United are tracking Villarreal's Alex Freeman, per Football Insider. Why it matters The 22-year-old United States defender plays for Villarreal. What's next Talks between the clubs must come first; no bid or plan is reported. Verdict: 1 outlet: Football Insider (42.2% right on City).
Coming in From Borussia Dortmund
Thin Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Manchester City are favourites to sign 17-year-old Mathis Albert from Borussia Dortmund, with Chelsea also interested, per Teamtalk. Why it matters A 17-year-old United States winger at Borussia Dortmund. What's next Talks between City and Dortmund must come first; no timing is reported. Verdict: 1 outlet: Teamtalk (45.5% right on City).
Coming in From Paris St-Germain
Thin Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Desire Doue is in contract talks with PSG amid interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, per Teamtalk. Why it matters Aged 21, a France forward; PSG want to secure his long-term future. What's next Talks between the clubs must come first; PSG are working on a new contract. Verdict: 1 outlet: Teamtalk (45.5% right on City).
Coming in From Aston Villa
Thin Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are monitoring Aston Villa's Zion Suzuki, per Teamtalk. Why it matters A 24-year-old Japan international goalkeeper at Aston Villa. What's next Talks between the clubs must come first; no bid or plan is reported. Verdict: 1 outlet: Teamtalk (45.5% right on City).
Coming in From Club Brugge
Thin Rumour Talks Bid Agreed Done What happened Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle have all scouted Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi, per Teamtalk. Why it matters A Germany youth international at Club Brugge. What's next Talks between the clubs must come first; reports only mention scouting so far. Verdict: 1 outlet: Teamtalk (45.5% right on City).