Manchester City Close to Appointing Enzo Maresca

Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager, with executives in dialogue with Chelsea over a deal worth around £17 million.

Maresca previously served as Guardiola's assistant during City's treble-winning campaign.

The move would see the Italian return to the Etihad after a successful stint at Chelsea.

The deal is expected to be finalised in the coming days.