Manchester City is reportedly nearing a £17 million agreement to appoint Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola. Maresca, an Italian coach, previously served as Guardiola's assistant during the club's treble-winning season in 2023 and is set to return to the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has publicly urged manager Michael Carrick to include either Ayden Heaven or Leny Yoro in the team's backline, citing their pace as a key asset. According to the Daily Post, Ferdinand made the comments following United's 2-2 Premier League draw with Everton on Sunday, a match in which Carrick started Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire in defence ahead of the two younger players.

Tribune Sports highlights football managers with the most trophies in the sport's history, noting that Pep Guardiola made history at Manchester City. The report ranks Guardiola alongside legendary figures such as Sir Alex Ferguson, comparing the trophy hauls of the game's most successful coaches. Specific trophy counts are not provided in the available text.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney praised Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans and Bruno Fernandes for their performances in the club's 2-2 Premier League draw with Everton at the weekend. Rooney said the three players were really good in the match and would be frustrated that Michael Carrick's side failed to secure a win against the Toffees, according to the Daily Post.

Galatasaray forward Rafael Leao has named the three players he spoke with before deciding to join the Turkish club. According to the Daily Post, the Portuguese international, recently signed from Italian Serie A side AC Milan, said he consulted Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane and Lucas Torreira. Leao made the comments ahead of Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has identified Enzo Maresca's side as Arsenal's biggest rivals for the Premier League title this season, according to the Daily Post. Manchester City finished second behind champions Arsenal last term and currently top the table after three matches, ahead of the Gunners. Richards believes City hold an advantage in the title race.