Maresca Addresses Futures of Reijnders and Savinho Amid Premier League Interest

Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has openly addressed the futures of midfielders Tijjani ReijndersPlayer·Tijjani Reijnders and SavinhoPlayer·Savinho, acknowledging the widespread speculation linking the duo with moves away from the Etihad Stadium. Maresca, who took the helm on June 29, 2026, indicated that while both players are currently part of the squad, the club remains prepared for any developments as the transfer window progresses.

Tijjani ReijndersPlayer·Tijjani Reijnders, the Dutch midfielder, has reportedly drawn interest from Premier League side Nottingham ForestTeam·Nottingham Forest. His recent involvement in City's pre-season preparations included a notable performance where he scored in a 3-1 victory over a K-League All Stars team. When questioned about Reijnders, Maresca affirmed his commitment to the players under his charge.

"He's a player that is here with us," City boss Enzo Maresca stated. "The players that are with us until the day that they aren't with us, it's my duty to do the best for them. I'm happy with his performance and he's working good since he came back from his holiday. At the moment I'm very happy with him."

SavinhoPlayer·Savinho, another talent within the Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City ranks, has been a long-term target for Tottenham. The Brazilian winger also featured in the club's recent pre-season fixture. Maresca highlighted the broader context of the transfer window, suggesting that SavinhoPlayer·Savinho is not the only player attracting attention.

"In this moment, there is many speculation about our players – Savi is not the only one," Maresca commented. "While Savinho is here, we're going to try and do our best to help him how he can improve and then unfortunately we said many times with the transfer window open anything can happen we need to be ready for that."

The manager's remarks underscore the dynamic nature of the summer transfer period, where clubs must balance squad stability with strategic adjustments. For Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City, a club with significant depth, the potential departures of players like Reijnders and SavinhoPlayer·Savinho could free up resources or create opportunities for other emerging talents. The focus for Maresca and his staff will be to ensure that any movements align with the club's overarching objectives for the upcoming season, maintaining a competitive edge across all competitions.