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Mateo Kovacic played only nine times last season for Manchester City because of injury [Getty Images]Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic says the club "count on me" despite being linked with a move away this summer.Reports suggest Serie A sides Juventus and former club Inter Milan are interested in taking the Croatia international back to Italy.The 32-year-old has entered the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and is yet to be offered a new deal.Kovacic played only nine times for City last season, having missed the majority of the campaign because of Achilles and ankle injuries.New boss Enzo Maresca sounded unconvincing when asked about Kovacic's future after Saturday's friendly against Inter, saying: "Mateo is our player, until the day he is here I will try all my best."It is my duty to try to help players give their best. If he is here I am happy and we will continue to work with him."But the player himself is in no doubt, saying: "I didn't feel the question marks from them. I spoke with them, it was that they count on me, which was important for me to hear that from them."And now, like I said, for the players it's always on you to show your best version, because if you are playing good, the manager will put you first."Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol'Best players are in the Premier League'Spain World Cup-winning midfielder Rodri is unlikely to be fit for the first part of the campaign after having back surgery.Kovacic featured for 45 minutes in Saturday's game and now has a chance to deputise, with Tijjani Reijnders, Nico Gonzalez and new club record signing Elliot Anderson all vying for a starting role in the middle of the park."I've played together with Rodri and without him as well," said Kovacic. "So with him not being here now I can of course fill that spot, but let's see when he comes back."Anderson, meanwhile, is yet to link up with his new team-mates as he enjoys extra time off following his exploits with England at the World Cup, where the side reached the semi-finals.The 23-year-old joined City for 116m from Nottingham Forest, where he became one of the star players and playing all 38 Premier League games last season.Asked what Anderson will bring to the side, Kovacic said: "I think a lot of quality, a lot of physicality because he has shown that he is capable of running a lot, being good on the ball, being good off the ball."He is young, so he can improve a lot still at City, and I think it's a great signing for us."In recent years, English top-flight clubs have spent huge sums on central midfielders - Chelsea signed Moises Caicedo for 115m and Enzo Fernandez for 106m, while Arsenal spent 100m on Declan Rice."I think it is the best league and the best players are here," added Kovacic. "There are some amazing midfielders. Newcastle's Bruno [Guimaraes], Aston Villa have many good midfielders."[Manchester] United are now bringing midfielders. So I think every club has some great midfielders."Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 14Football quiz: Name every club in the Premier League and EFL

Confirmed: Real Madrid forward joins Premier League sideReal Madrid have been working hard to seal departures in recent weeks, but developments have been relatively slow given the complicated negotiations involved.One of the players whom the club have looked to actively sell is Gonzalo Garcia, and late last night they officially confirmed the move going through.Real Madrid CF and Fulham FC have agreed to the transfer of our player Gonzalo Garca, they stated, officially stating that the player has left the club.An economically sound transferWhile Real Madrids official statement does not include any information on the transfer fee involved in Gonzalos move to England, it has been widely speculated that the club have made a solid profit on the academy graduate.Real Madrid have made a good profit. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)The initial speculated fee was expected to be close to 70 million, but Los Blancos did not want to lose complete control of the players rights.What progressed next was a new structuring of the deal where Fulham secure only 70% of the strikers rights for a sum of 40 million. While he will indeed be a permanent signing, Real Madrid will continue to hold some stake in the players future transfers.Leaving as a bona fide successUnlike most departures at Real Madrid which are triggered by the player either underperforming or ageing, the sale of Gonzalo Garcia is of one who was a success without doubt.One of La Fabricas best striker talents in recent years. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)The youngster arrived at the club in 2014 when he was just 10 years of age and has been at Real Madrid for eleven years. He gradually rose the ranks, and his crowning moment came at the FIFA Club World Cup.In the tournament where Kylian Mbappe was largely unavailable, Garcia stepped up with decisive goals game after game and made his presence known as a serious contender for a first-team place.Last season, he may not have been a starter but he was crucial as a substitute and often left his mark when called on by the manager to make an impact. He now leaves for a starting role at Fulham and will hope to make a lasting impression that can propel his career to greater heights.

Alistair Johnston. Evertons next RB? (Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty ImagesAs an Evertonian, born and bred, I am still proud of the fact that I have lived most of my life in Canada. Tomasz Radzinski remains the only Canadian international to play for the Everton mens senior team, scoring 21 goals in 91 league appearances between 2001 and 2004. Now, that might change as Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston has recently been heavily linked with a 15 million transfer to the club.Profile & BackgroundThe 27-year-old Alistair Johnston (turns 28 in October) transformed from an unheralded college midfielder into one of North Americas most dependable and decorated defensive anchors. Born in Vancouver in 1998 and raised in Montreal and Vaughan, his early sports life was split between soccer and ice hockey. He began his university soccer career as a goal-scoring central midfielder at St. Johns University before transferring to Wake Forest University in the U.S.. It was there that a career-altering tactical switch permanently shifted him to right-back..His professional breakthrough came quickly when Nashville SC selected him 11th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. Johnston immediately established himself as a vital piece of a top-tier Major League Soccer defense, logging 44 appearances before moving to CF Montral in 2022 for $1 million. In Montreal, he enjoyed his most statistically productive domestic season by scoring four goals in 33 games, an impressive campaign that caught the attention of European scouts.In January 2023, Johnston completed a 3 million move to Celtic FC, where his career reached new heights. He became an instant fan favorite and an irreplaceable fixture in the starting eleven, later extending his contract with the club through 2029. During his highly successful tenure in Glasgow, Johnston has secured nine major trophies, including four consecutive Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups, and two Scottish League Cups, while also establishing himself as a reliable performer in the UEFA Champions League.On the international stage, Johnston has earned 63 senior caps for Canada since making his debut in March 2021. He has anchored the national teams backline through their most historic modern era, starting every single match at both the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2026 World Cup, where he was named to the tournaments group stage best XI. He also played every single minute of Canadas historic semifinal run at the 2024 Copa Amrica, cementing his reputation as an elite, big-game defender.Injury ConcernsAlistair Johnstons 202526 campaign with Celtic was severely disrupted by a recurring right hamstring injury that limited him to just 11 total club appearances. The trouble began in August when he suffered an initial hamstring strain during a Champions League qualifier against FC Kairat, which sidelined him for two months. Although he briefly returned to league action in early October, he aggravated and tore the same muscle just 23 minutes into a UEFA Europa League match against Sturm Graz on October 23rd. This severe tear required hamstring repair surgery in November, forcing Johnston into a rehabilitation program that ruled him out of Canadas autumn international fixtures.His recovery extension faced another hurdle in late March when, after travelling to train with the Canadian national team to build match fitness, he suffered a setback on his final day of camp. This complication delayed his club return by several weeks, but Johnston finally made his competitive comeback for Celtic on April 24, with an 18-minute cameo off the bench against Falkirk. He safely navigated the remaining weeks of the domestic season to prove his baseline fitness, ultimately allowing him to start every single minute of Canadas five matches during their deep run at the World Cup.AnalysisFor the purposes of this analysis, a look at the 2024/2025 season gives us the last full season and is the most up to date data that illustrates what Johnston offers Everton.During the 2024/25 campaign, Alistair Johnston functioned far more like an advanced central playmaker than a traditional full-back. Operating as a primary buildup outlet for Celtic on the right flank, he averaged a high-volume 75.94 passes per game to bypass opposing midfield lines. He continually unlocked stubborn low-block defenses by delivering 1.68 key passes each match, relying on aggressive low crosses and precise diagonal balls into the half-spaces. Ultimately, his exceptional creative output was reflected in an elite Expected Assists (xA) rating of 0.42 per 90 minutesa metric that placed him in the top 2% of the league and directly yielded 10 assists across his 32 domestic appearances.In the possession phase, Johnston excelled at driving Celtic up the pitch by executing 14.53 progressive actions per 90 minutes, a rate that ranked him second among all Premiership full-backs. His notable efficiency was further highlighted by a metric of 21.07 forward passes per 90 minutes, which placed him seventh among all full-backs in world football. By combining this immense progressive volume with an impressive 86.98% domestic passing accuracy, he managed to minimize dangerous turnovers in midfield. This secure distribution allowed him to successfully penetrate the final third 9.22 times per 90 minutes, consistently isolating his wingers into highly favorable 1v1 situations.While his domestic responsibilities required constant overlapping, Johnstons defensive traits and high-line resilience shone brightest when tested against elite opposition on the European stage. He started all 10 of Celtics UEFA Champions League matches, raising his passing accuracy to an elite 90.00% under intense continental pressure. Facing premium wingers, he demonstrated strong positional restraint and recorded 7 successful tackles to anchor the right side of the defense. His disciplined performances were vital in helping the backline secure 3 clean sheets during that European run, proving he could balance world-class creative output with robust defensive reliability.All data from FBref, WhoScored, and FotMob.Current Value and ContractAlistair Johnstons transfer market valuation on Transfer Market stands at 8.00 million (approximately 6.80 million), though his real-world price tag is significantly higher. In the current negotiations, Everton have submitted an opening bid of 12 million plus add-ons, while Celtic values the right-back closer to 15 million to 20 million. Johnston currently earns a base salary of 20,000 to 25,000 per week at Celtic, translating to an annual income of approximately 1.04 million to 1.30 million. This current wage represents a substantial pay bump from a long-term contract extension keeping him at Parkhead until summer 2029.If the transfer happens, it is expected that the Canadian would be doubling or tripling his salary. Obviously, there is only speculation over where this would leave us in the squad cost ratio (SCR). What can be said is that the importance of getting the deal done will probably have the greatest impact on the squads balance and competetiveness.Potential of TransferChances of it happening:90%Do I want it to happen:100%Do we need it to happen: 100%Evertons right-back crisis since Samus Coleman began aging has been defined by a multi-year failure to secure a long-term successor, forcing the club to rely on an endless cycle of injuries, stopgap veterans, and central defenders being played out of position.The club initially signed Scottish international Nathan Patterson for 10 million from Rangers in 2022 to be the designated heir, but persistent fitness problems and inconsistent form prevented him from cementing the role. Financial constraints and high player valuations further crippled recruitment, causing the club to miss out on over 15 rumored transfer targetsincluding Denzel Dumfries and Max Aaronsover a five-year period.With Coleman fighting chronic injuries and eventually leaving the club at the end of his contract, managers were forced into desperate tactical compromises.Managers repeatedly leaned on aging veteran Ashley Young or converted center-back Ben Godfrey, while later being forced to deploy central defender Jake OBrien and midfielder James Garner completely out of position. This lack of a natural, fit right-back severely limited Evertons attacking width and overlapping threat, leaving the squad completely short of any attacking threat down the right side for several years.My hope is that this latest attempt to fill the boots of Seamus Coleman is not another false dawn. Johnston is exactly what the club needs to finally balance our attack and allow Jake OBrien to take his rightful place next to Jarrad Branthwaite in the centre of our back line. Johnston reminds me a lot of Seamus and, of course, he is Canadian which is a similar type of combativeness as the boy from Sligo Rovers. David and the recruitment team, get it done!

Manchester City delay Real Madrid deal for Spain captain as they wait for BarcelonaAfter a tremendous World Cup campaign, the future of Rodri has become a major talking point in the transfer market, with Real Madrid, in particular, keen on acquiring his services.Rodris contract at Man City expires at the end of next season and the departure of Pep Guardiola has put his future at Etihad in doubt.Real Madrid are ready to snap him up this summer, as new coach Jose Mourinho desperately looks for reinforcements in the middle of the park.Man City delaying Real Madrid dealRodri is keen on Real Madrid move. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Real Madrid are the undisputed favourites to sign Rodri, as the player himself is reportedly keen on the idea of playing for Los Blancos.However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are intentionally delaying the negotiations with Real Madrid over Rodri.That is largely because the Premier League giants believe Barcelona will soon join the race to sign the Spanish international this summer.In case Barcelona enter the bidding war, it will be a net positive for Man City, as it might lead to a value for Rodri, who is thought to be worth around 60-75 million.Can Barcelona fight Real Madrid for Rodri?Is Rodri a good fit for Barcelona? (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)It is clear that Barcelona, too, are interested in the services of Rodri. The club have been heavily linked with a move for the Spaniard in recent weeks.With Frenkie de Jong out injured, Barcelona need a midfielder and Rodri fits the bill perfectly. His inclusion in the team, though, could affect the overall balance and could freeze de Jong out of the starting eleven, in the long run.Keeping that in mind, it is unlikely Barcelona would want to go all out for Rodri, so much so that they enter a bidding war with Real Madrid.It must be noted that the Catalans immediate priority is to sign a new centre forward, with Julian Alvarez still remaining their number one target right now.The club are also grappling with the possibility of Ferran Torres departure, so the upcoming weeks could largely revolve around attacking reinforcements, more than anything else.

Photo by Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty ImagesBarcelona have been in talks with Racing Santander for a few weeks trying to negotiate a deal for Jorge Salinas, but they appear to have competition.According to reports in England, Manchester United have serious interest in the 19-year-old left-back, who is their main alternative to Newcastle Uniteds Lewis Hall, the top target for manager Michael Carrick at the position.If Man United fail to land Hall, they are prepared to trigger Salinas 16 million release clause and bring the youngster in to compete with Luke Shaw for the starting job.Baras main obstacle in the negotiations has been the 16 million release clause: the club want to pay only 6 million and include La Masia prospects as part of the deal, while Racing want the full amount of the release clause in cash, according to reports from Catalan media.Losing Salinas would not be the end of the world for Bara as they see the player, who recently won the under-19 EURO with Spain, as a future project in the same mold as recent signing Jesse Bisiwu, but they are still hoping to reach a deal with Racing before other clubs swoop in.

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