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Forest target Reijnders as City appoints Maresca

8/5/2026

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Forest Pursues Reijnders

Nottingham Forest have targeted Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for a £55 million transfer.
He joined City from AC Milan for £46.5 million last summer and made 47 appearances, many as a substitute.
Atletico Madrid withdrew after City’s £60 million valuation.
Forest are also in talks for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, a 22-year-old Ivory Coast player priced at €40 million.

Summary

Maresca Appointed

Pep Guardiola left Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season, ending his decade-long tenure.
Italian Enzo Maresca was appointed as the new head coach to succeed Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
Reports suggest central midfielder Rodri could move to Real Madrid this summer after the managerial change.
Goalkeeper James Trafford has been linked with a transfer to Leeds United.

History

Historical Context

Manchester City’s 1 September 2008 takeover by Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group sparked a spending surge, highlighted by the British record £32.5 million signing of Robinho. That era of premium fees and rapid managerial changes reshaped Premier League hierarchies. Nottingham Forest’s £55 million bid for City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders echoes the same inflationary pressure on transfers and club structures.

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Forest Pursues Reijnders

Nottingham Forest have targeted Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for a £55 million transfer.
He joined City from AC Milan for £46.5 million last summer and made 47 appearances, many as a substitute.
Atletico Madrid withdrew after City’s £60 million valuation.
Forest are also in talks for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, a 22-year-old Ivory Coast player priced at €40 million.

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