Anderlecht Wiretap

Manchester City have signed Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht.

The deal with Anderlecht is worth €13 million plus add-ons.

"I am incredibly proud and happy to have joined Manchester City," said Gomez, who has represented Spain at Under-21 level.

Manchester City will sign Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht as they look to improve their depth at left-back.

Midfielder-turned-left back Gomez, 21, will compete for a place in the first team.

"He's a talented young player from the Barcelona academy, went to Borussia Dortmund but didn't have many minutes and in the last year was given a chance by Kompany," Pep Guardiola said. "He played well, we targeted him to bring him here."

Arsenal have signed Benfica defender Nuno Tavares for a reported $9.5 million fee.

The 21-year-old left back will provide coverage for Kieran Tierney.

“Nuno’s arrival will give the squad extra strength and options in defence, particularly with this energy on the left side of the pitch," said Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal are also close to a deal for Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.

They have reportedly agreed to pay an initial fee of $20.7 million. 

Anderlecht has rejected a £12.9 million bid from Arsenal for Albert Sambi Lokonga. 

The Gunners have been told a fee of £17.2 million will be enough to land the 21-year-old and talks are ongoing.

Mikel Arteta is seeking an improved midfield this summer and will likely lose Martin Odegaard back to Real Madrid.

Vincent Kompany has announced his retirement from playing football and will take over as full-time manager of Anderlecht.

Kompany joined Anderlecht as player manager in May last year after spending 11 years with Premier League side Manchester City.

"I want to fully commit to my role as a coach and need 100% of my time and focus for it. That's why I'm quitting as a football player," Kompany said in a club statement.

"I want to stay with the club for at least 4 seasons and prove that Anderlecht can play a modern style of football, with results."

The New York Red Bull sold right back Michael Amir Murillo to Anderlecht for an undisclosed fee.

The 23-year-old Murillo signed with the club from San Francisco FC in 2017.

Murillo had 4 goals and 8 assists in 80 appearances for the team.

Vincent Kompany will be Anderlecht's captain and focus on playing during match days.

Kompany is currently the player-manager of Anderlecht.

Assistant Simon Davies will handle substitutions and tactical changes during matches. 

Pep Guardiola will let Manchester City players pick the next team captain.

Previous captain Vincent Kompany left the club at the end of the season.

Kevin de Bruyne said he would be happy to lead the side. 

"If the team wants me to be captain, or the club does, I would gladly accept it but I think that's something everybody needs to talk about as a team, as a club.

Samir Nasri has joined Anderlecht on a one-year deal.

The move reunites the 32-year-old Nasri with former Manchester City teammate Vincent Kompany.

Nasri was released by West Ham at the end of last season.

Vincent Kompany will leave Manchester City to become the player-manager of Anderlecht.

Kompany was the longest serving City player having signed with the club in 2008.

"For the next 3 years, I will take up the role of Player-Manager of RSC Anderlecht ... I have decided to take up the challenge at RSC Anderlecht. Player-Manager. I want to share my knowledge with the next purple generations. With that, I will also put a bit of Manchester in the heart of Belgium," wrote Kompany in a Facebook post.