Away from the player recruitment drive, City fans are still waiting for the official announcement of Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach. According to the same Manchester Evening News report, talks between City and Chelsea have taken far longer to resolve than expected, causing a slight delay in the formal handover. Despite the wait, there is no suggestion that the appointment is in any danger of falling through.
The club remains optimistic that an official announcement will come in the next week or two. City’s hierarchy is determined to avoid the kind of dramatic drop-off Manchester United experienced when Sir Alex Ferguson retired, and they believe Maresca is the right man to lead the charge to reclaim the Premier League title from Arsenal next season.