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Simon Bajkowski and Alex James discuss the latest transfer news at Manchester City including the interest in Savinho and the impending departure of Jack Grealish, plus City's friendly in Italy against Palermo. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man City are back for pre-season and the transfer rumour mill is spinning out of control! On this episode of the Talking City Podcast, Alex and Simon break down all the latest from City’s return—including the SHOCK rumours that Jack Grealish could be heading to Everton. Is Pep Guardiola planning to shake things up? Would Grealish really leave for Goodison Park? How are City shaping up for the new...

Txiki Begiristain has officially left Manchester City, bringing one of the most successful eras in the club’s history to a close. In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, Alex and Simon dive deep into Txiki’s impact on City, the transfers that shaped a dynasty, and what his departure means for the future of the club. We break down how Txiki revolutionised Man City’s recruitment, the secrets be...

Manchester City are back for pre-season, but is this the toughest summer Pep Guardiola has ever faced as City boss? 🤔 Join Alex James and Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski as they break down all the latest transfer news, discuss City’s big rebuild, and ask if this really is the hardest test Pep’s had at the Etihad. From departures to new signings and the changing landscape of the Premier League,...

Join Alex James and City correspondent Tyro Marshall as they break down all things Manchester City! This episode dives into Pep Guardiola’s squad updates, summer transfer rumours, pre-season predictions, and whether City are ready to defend their title. We talk new signings, potential departures, and what fans can expect in the Premier League and beyond. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on...

Manchester City have landed Norwegian sensation Sverre Nypan, but the big story could be Jack Grealish’s future. On this week’s Talking City, Alex James and Tyrone Marshall dig into the possibility that a loan spell is now the only realistic route out for Grealish, with permanent interest drying up in the market. Meanwhile, academy star James McAtee looks set to depart—possibly the only significan...

Welcome to the latest edition of the Talking City podcast with Alex James, Tyrone Marshall, and special guest Dave Powell Today’s episode is all about **Manchester City’s record-breaking £1 billion kit deal with Puma**, what it means for the club’s future, and why City are leading the Premier League off the pitch as well as on it. We break down: - The details behind the new kit deal: how long, how...

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 Perr...

Welcome to another edition of the Talking City Podcast with Alex and Simon! This week, we’re (temporarily!) remote while the shiny new Reach studio gets a makeover, Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen and Carol Smiley not included. In this episode: Man City’s summer of uncertainty: Why is there more flux than usual at the Etihad? Nico Gonzalez transfer talk: Could City really sell a £50m January signing alre...

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 th...

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,...

Manchester City have started their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in style! Two games, two wins, and now a huge clash with Juventus on the horizon! Alex James and Simon Bajkowski, break down all the action so far, the key players, and what Pep Guardiola’s side need to do to lift another piece of silverware. PLUS: How City’s style is adapting to the Club World Cup format Key performances & tactical t...

Welcome to a special edition of the Talking City Podcast! 🎙️ This week, Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski sits down with American novelist and diehard Manchester City fan Parker Jamison (pen name Ox de Vere) for a wide-ranging, transatlantic chat. They dive into Parker’s journey from working in Hollywood to writing thrillers, the craft of storytelling, and how bad books inspired him to pick up the...

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 chang...

Manchester City are wasting no time this summer, adding Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders to the squad ahead of the Club World Cup. On this week’s Talking City Podcast, Tyrone and Simon discuss how the new signings could reshape the midfield, what they bring to Pep Guardiola’s side, and what the transfer business so far tells us about City’s priorities. We also explore what moves might still be c...

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...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Joe Bray reflect on Manchester City’s final day win at Fulham to secure Champions League football and decide who is the Blues’ Player of the Season. They discuss why the best players from the campaign are the unexpected ones, and look ahead to which players might have played their final game for the club. There is an update on Ilkay Gundogan’s future while Jack Grealish’s omission a...

🎙️ Talking City is back! Join Joe Bray alongside Luke Walters for an in-depth, heartfelt podcast covering everything from Kevin De Bruyne’s emotional final home game at the Etihad, to Pep Guardiola’s dramatic ultimatum about needing a smaller squad next season. We also delve into Phil Foden’s revealing interview, where he candidly opens up about his struggles with mental health, burnout, and injur...

Manchester City have lost the FA Cup Final. In this Talking City special, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to City’s 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Wembley, and break down where it all went wrong. 🎙️ On the pod: Pep’s controversial team selection Why City’s attack failed to deliver Henderson’s performance vs Haaland’s penalty absence The Wembley atmosphere and how City fans reacted What this...

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski are back ahead of the FA Cup final and ask whether it even matters if Manchester City beat Crystal Palace at Wembley. They discuss the tricky call over starting Kevin De Bruyne and then delve into Erling Haaland’s weird lack of goals in cup finals for the Blues. Will he break that duck on Saturday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City scraped through the weirdest of matches on the south coast — but with Wembley around the corner, are Pep’s men really ready? In this week’s Talking City, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski break down: 🫣 Why City’s performance at Southampton was... honestly unwatchable 🤕 Fatigue, rotation, and whether Pep’s squad is starting to wobble 🏆 FA Cup Final build-up — should we be worried af...

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes his team should have two Premier League titles , but City fans (and stats) say otherwise. In this week’s Talking City, Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski react to the viral Arteta comments, assess City’s run-in, and lay out what Pep’s men need to do to clinch it again. Inside: 🧠 What Arteta actually meant — and why it’s got fans talking 🔵 City’s current form and how...

Manchester City’s incredible U18 winning run came to a dramatic end at Villa Park in the Youth Cup final. On this week’s Talking City, Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski break down: 😲 The shock of losing after 27 straight wins 🧠 Why the players looked flat on the biggest stage 🏟️ 25,000 at Villa Park — did the occasion affect them? 🔄 What this means for City's wider academy success ⚽ Reflections fro...

Manchester City are starting to look like their old selves again! But a Friday night test against Wolves could shake things up. On this week's Talking City, Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray reflect on: 🧠 City’s return to gritty, comeback football 🐺 Why Wolves aren’t the walkover many expect 📈 Top three pressure — a win puts the heat on rivals 🔁 John Stones flashbacks & where Pep might rotate 🏆 Wi...