Overview
- Spanish outlet Fichajes, as relayed by Football365, reports Enzo Maresca is the frontrunner to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
- The same report claims Maresca has told City he would seek to sign Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer as his first major recruit.
- Maresca is available after Chelsea confirmed his departure last week following mixed league form despite trophy wins.
- Football Insider quotes former City financial adviser Stefan Borson saying Guardiola has made it clear he is not leaving, noting his deal runs to June 2027.
- Ex-club CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider that informal contacts and so-called tapping up are common in the game, offering context for reports of talks.