Manchester City transfer news
Manchester City have once more become leading drivers in the summer 2025 transfer market. Under the persistent leadership of Pep Guardiola, City are in the midst of a huge strategic overhaul — overhauling the squad with youthful players, bidding farewell to veteran legends, and going all-out to acquire big-impact players to maintain the pole position in the Premier League and Europe.
✅ Confirmed Manchester City Signings – Summer 2025
1. Rayan Aït-Nouri – Wolves to Manchester City – £31-36 Million
Manchester City acquired the services of Rayan Aït-Nouri, Wolverhampton Wanderers talented left-back, from an estimated £36 million. Algerian international Aït-Nouri offers speed, ball control, and versatility and has fit in perfectly in Guardiola's inverted full-back tactic.
Source: Wikipedia – Man City 2025–26 Season
2. Rayan Cherki – Lyon to Manchester City – £30.5 Million))
French playmaker Rayan Cherki, highly rated, joined from Olympique Lyonnais. The 21-year-old is known for his flair, dribbling, and creative playmaking. He already left his mark by scoring on debut in the Club World Cup.
Source: Wikipedia
3. Tijjani Reijnders – AC Milan to Manchester City – £46.5 Million
City recruited Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders to reinforce their midfield following the departure of Kevin De Bruyne. Reijnders offers box-to-box energy, progressive passing, and threat of goal. His transfer was completed on June 11.
Source: TalkSport – Man City Spending Spree
4. Marcus Bettinelli – Chelsea to Manchester City – Free Transfer
Being a established deputy goalkeeper, Marcus Bettinelli joined City to offer cover and experience following the departure of Scott Carson.
Manchester City Top Releases – July 2025
1. Kevin De Bruyne – Free Transfer to Napoli
Having served the club for nearly a decade, Kevin De Bruyne formally left Manchester City on contract termination and joined Napoli. His exit marks the end of an era at the Etihad.
Source: TeamTalk – Premier League Transfers 2025
2. Kyle Walker – Burnley – £5 Million
In a shock transfer, seasoned defender Kyle Walker joined Burnley on a permanent transfer for just £5 million, the shift to a younger, faster backline.
Source: The Guardian
3. Yan Couto – Borussia Dortmund – £25.2 Million
Brazilian right-back Yan Couto joined Borussia Dortmund on a permanent basis, having already had a number of loans out across Europe.
4. Other Departures:
- Jacob Wright → Norwich City – £2.3 Million
- Scott Carson → Released
- Kayky → Bahia
- Juma Bah → Loan to Nice
- Finley Burns → Loan to Reading
- Divin Mubama → Loan to Stoke City
Manchester City Transfer Targets – Summer 2025
1. Benjamin Šeško – RB Leipzig – €75 Million
City are "lurking" in pursuit of signing Benjamin Šeško, the Slovenian center forward who scored 39 goals in 87 games for RB Leipzig. At just 22 years old, Šeško is the perfect candidate for Guardiola's template for a multi-talented, high-pressing center forward.
Source: FourFourTwo – Šeško Transfer News
2. Morgan Gibbs-White – Nottingham Forest
City are closely monitoring Morgan Gibbs-White, an innovative midfielder who can fill the creative void left by De Bruyne. Priced at about £50 million, he's one such dynamic Premier League-tested recruit.
3. Jarrad Branthwaite – Everton
With defensive depth turning into a concern, Jarrad Branthwaite has been under serious consideration. His performance for Everton last season saw him receive a national team call-up and subsequent keen interest from the top clubs.
4. Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen
German sensation Florian Wirtz is also on the City list in pursuit of a world-class attacking midfielder. Even though expensive, his creativity and composure make him an ideal Guardiola target.
5. Rodrygo – Real Madrid
Speculative rumors persist as Rodrygo is associated with Manchester City, but chances of Real Madrid parting ways remain low after their Champions League dominance push.
Guardiola's 2025/26 Rebuild Plan
Pep Guardiola's blueprint for the 2025–26 season is clear:
- Youth boost through the likes of Cherki and Reijnders
- Tactical overhaul in the midfield post-De Bruyne
- Versatility emphasis in full-backs through Aït-Nouri
- Search for a dynamic frontman to play alongside or switch with Erling Haaland
- Clever exits to reduce wage bill and freshen up squad mentality
Manchester City: What's Next?
| Action Item | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Finalize Šeško transfer | Late July 2025 |
| Confirm second-choice goalkeeper | Before the preseason ends |
| Branthwaite/Gibbs-White decision | Mid-August 2025 |
| Monitor midfielder and winger markets | Ongoing |
Final Thoughts
Manchester City's July 2025 transfer news only adds to the fact that the club is starting a new era. The exit of Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker, and entry of promising young stars like Cherki, Reijnders, and Aït-Nouri only prove that Guardiola is creating a future team. If City manage to sign a world-class striker like Benjamin Šeško and bolster their defense, they will remain serious contenders on all platforms.
For commentators and fans, all attention now shifts to the Etihad as Manchester City looks forward to a record-breaking 2025–26 season.
More Manchester City Transfer News External Links
- TalkSport – Reijnders Joins City
- FourFourTwo – City Monitor Šeško
- The Guardian – Walker's Burnley Move
- Wikipedia – Man City 2025–26 Season
- TeamTalk – Full EPL Transfers 2025