Man City Transfer Drama: Gibbs-White Chaos, Goalkeeper Worries & Full Squad Audit!
Welcome back to the Talking City podcast from the Manchester Evening News! 🗣️
This week, Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski dive deep into the latest Manchester City headlines and transfer news. We break down the *chaotic Gibbs-White saga*, discuss why City's goalkeeper situation could be a big problem, and give you a brutally honest squad audit—position by position!
Topics include:
- Maximo Perrone and Farid Alfa Ruprecht's transfer moves
- The Gibbs-White transfer twist: Did City miss a bargain?
- Goalkeeper dilemma: Is it time for a fresh face?
- Why City's defence STILL isn't sorted
- Midfield puzzle: Nico Gonzalez, Rodri's fitness & the future of Bernardo Silva
- Doku, Savio, and the real winger debate
- What to do with Haaland, Marmoush, and Foden up front
- The “too big” squad problem nobody's talking about
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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray.
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City are NOT Back! | Talking City Podcast on Club World Cup Shock Exit
City fans, this one’s for you, and it’s not pretty.
In the latest episode of the **Talking City Podcast**, Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski break down Manchester City’s shocking exit from the Club World Cup at the hands of Al-Hilal. Just days after talk of “City being back,” the Blues crash out in dramatic fashion, raising big questions about Pep Guardiola, the squad, and what comes next for the Premier League champions.
🎙️ **What went wrong against Al-Hilal?**
🎙️ Where does this leave City’s season and Pep’s plans?
🎙️ Is the “City are back” narrative dead and buried?
🎙️ Player performances, tactical issues, and squad depth worries.
🎙️ Can City bounce back, or are bigger problems looming?
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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray.
👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc
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City 5-2 Juventus | Are City BACK? Club World Cup Reaction & Analysis | Talking City Podcast
Welcome to a late-night Talking City podcast! Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski break down Manchester City’s statement 5-2 win over Juventus in the Club World Cup. Is this the best Pep Guardiola performance in a year? Are City finally BACK to their best?
In this late night episode we dive into:
Doku’s performance
Reijnders & Aït-Nouri: the signings making a difference
Squad depth, new signings, and selection headaches
Foden’s spark: is this his comeback?
What’s changed in mentality and style?
Should City fans dare to dream of more silverware?
Drop your thoughts in the comments: Are City back? Who impressed you most against Juventus?
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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray.
👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc
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#mancitynews #mcfc #manchestercityfootball #mancity #mancityfc
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City Cap Ticket Prices! Fans Win as Club World Cup Kicks Off | Talking City Podcast
In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to Manchester City’s new ticket pricing structure following a key meeting between the club and fan board City Matters. A £60 cap will be introduced for the most high profile games next season, with category-based pricing bringing cheaper tickets for many fixtures.
The club has listened, and fans are seeing real change.
Also on the agenda:
⚽ A look ahead to Man City in the Club World Cup as the competition kicks off in the US
🎟️ How City’s new pricing structure compares across the Premier League
🔁 What this says about the relationship between the club and its supporters
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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray.
👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc
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Where Next for City? | Foden’s Frustration & Squad Cuts Incoming | Talking City Podcast
In this Talking City episode, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on Manchester City’s underwhelming 24/25 season — one that ended without silverware.
🔵 Key Topics:
Pep’s blunt message: City must trim the squad, who goes?
Phil Foden opens up: how injury and expectation have taken a toll
Is this the end of an era, or just a pause in City’s dominance?
How should City approach the summer transfer window?
Plus: early thoughts ahead of the Club World Cup and what needs to change before August.
📣 Comment below: Which player should City let go this summer?
🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod
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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray.
👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc
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#MCFC #ManCity #PhilFoden #PepGuardiola #ManchesterCity
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