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Man City, Inter make big moves; Atletico, Tottenham negotiate.

4/25/2026

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Summary

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Inter Milan will make defender Manuel Akanji's loan permanent for €15 million (£13 million) with Manchester City.
Manchester City say they can sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for up to £100 million.
Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Wolves over Joao Gomes and may need to pay £40 million.
Marcos Senesi will join Tottenham on a free transfer when his Bournemouth contract ends in June.

History

Historical Context

In summer 2009 Sir Alex Ferguson completed Cristiano Ronaldo’s move from Manchester United to Real Madrid for a world-record £80 million, a deal approved by president Florentino Pérez. The transfer set a new benchmark that spurred clubs such as Manchester City and Inter Milan to pursue multi-million offers, a trend echoed by later record signings like Jude Bellingham’s £88.5 million move in 2023.

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Story summary

Inter Milan will make defender Manuel Akanji's loan permanent for €15 million (£13 million) with Manchester City.
Manchester City say they can sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for up to £100 million.
Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Wolves over Joao Gomes and may need to pay £40 million.
Marcos Senesi will join Tottenham on a free transfer when his Bournemouth contract ends in June.

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