Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

Sports Journalist · 910 articles

Samuel is a football journalist who specialises in club specific writing. Despite having little more than two years in the industry, he already has experience providing coverage on Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Celtic and his local non-league team. Now, the 23-year-old works as the editorial business partner at Read Man City. Away from his desk, Samuel runs a community football group which welcomes up to 50 members each week.

Elliot Anderson wants Man City move completed before World Cup
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Elliot Anderson wants Man City move completed before World Cup

Manchester City have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson, but he is still keen on a move. Even before Bernardo Silva announced his departure from Man City, the club had eyes on Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. The midfielder scored against City back in March, and he started all except one of their […]

How ex-Premier League star’s ‘dream’ to play for Man City was ended
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How ex-Premier League star’s ‘dream’ to play for Man City was ended

One former Premier League player’s wife has spoken about the disappointment he faced after an anticipated move to Manchester City collapsed in 2023. Man City signed Kalvin Phillips in 2022, but the midfielder struggled to get going at the Etihad Stadium, and was loaned out a couple of years later. In 2023, City attempted to […]

Khaldoon Al Mubarak reveals when Man City plan to appoint Enzo Maresca
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Khaldoon Al Mubarak reveals when Man City plan to appoint Enzo Maresca

Manchester City’s chairman has revealed when Enzo Maresca is finally set to become Pep Guardiola’s successor. Not even two weeks have passed by since Pep Guardiola managed his final match at the Etihad Stadium, but it already feels like a long time ago. The Catalan boss called an end to his 10-year spell in the […]

Man City transfer news: updates on Elliot Anderson, Savinho and Rodri
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Man City transfer news: updates on Elliot Anderson, Savinho and Rodri

With Man City making their first bid for Elliot Anderson, to a Real Madrid presidential candidate claiming Erling Haaland wants a move, there is a lot going on today. Discover all the latest transfer news here on Read Man City. Tottenham could make an offer for Savinho soon According to Sky Sports, Spurs are seriously […]

When can Man City expect a Savinho bid from Tottenham?
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When can Man City expect a Savinho bid from Tottenham?

Savinho is expected to leave Manchester City this summer, but the club most likely to sign him are yet to launch a bid. After making 14 starts during the 2025/26 season, it is no wonder Savinho has been linked with a move away from Man City. Tottenham are interested in signing the Brazilian, having already […]

Man City will not attempt to sign Pedro Porro – but right-back search continues
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Man City will not attempt to sign Pedro Porro – but right-back search continues

Manchester City have been interested in signing Pedro Porro, but he does not match their ideal right-back profile. Matheus Nunes has had a busy season, having taken up the right-back position in Pep Guardiola’s team. The Portugal international started 15 consecutive Premier League matches, and was only benched for the final game of the season […]

Man City set Rodri stance amid Real Madrid interest
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Man City set Rodri stance amid Real Madrid interest

Manchester City have come to a decision on what to do with Rodri, who has been linked with Real Madrid. Rodri’s contract expires next summer, so there was always going to be speculation regarding his future at Man City. Indeed, the Spain international has not exactly reassured his current club. Recently, he refused to rule […]

Man City transfer offer for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest
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Man City transfer offer for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest

Manchester City have taken their Elliot Anderson interest to the next step, but some negotiations will be required before securing his services. Elliot Anderson has been on Man City’s radar for months, with a two-way battle emerging between themselves and Manchester United. However, the Citizens have already got the better of their local rivals, as […]

Man City set to pay price for appointing Enzo Maresca
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Man City set to pay price for appointing Enzo Maresca

Manchester City’s appointment of Enzo Maresca is all but confirmed, though there are still some details to iron out. The Pep Guardiola era is done and dusted, and it should not be long now before Man City formally announce his replacement. Enzo Maresca will be taking up the vacant managerial role, returning to the club […]

Two winners and losers if Man City sign Pedro Porro
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Two winners and losers if Man City sign Pedro Porro

Manchester City have been linked with Pedro Porro, which has both positive and negative effects on those already at the club. The right-back tasted Europa League success last season, but he has had to endure a difficult two Premier League campaigns with Tottenham Hotspur. Man City are interested in adding the Spain international to their […]

Man City are open to selling James Trafford – but only on two conditions
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Man City are open to selling James Trafford – but only on two conditions

Manchester City are willing to sell James Trafford once the summer transfer window opens, but this is dependent on certain criteria being met. Bernardo Silva and John Stones have already exited Man City this summer, after lengthy spells at the Etihad Stadium. James Trafford has not been at the club for anywhere near as long, […]