Latest Manchester City Transfers news
Read today's Manchester City transfer news, such as City's summer transfer moves—Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders—and the future of Jack Grealish and new targets in all formations.
✅ Confirmed Manchester City Transfers Summer 2025
Manchester City have already made a number of key signings to revamp Pep Guardiola's side:
- Rayan Aït-Nouri – Transferred from Wolves on a five-year deal costing £31.8 million; his ability to play anywhere on the left-flank (Bavarian Football Works, Wikipedia) will make him an asset.
- Marcus Bettinelli – Signed from Chelsea for a token fee to bolster goalkeeping backup (TEAMtalk).
- Rayan Cherki – French striker signed from Lyon for £34 million, scored on debut at the Club World Cup (Wikipedia).
- Tijjani Reijnders – Signed from AC Milan for £46.5 million, to take the place of Kevin De Bruyne (Wikipedia).
Total summer expenditure: est £112 million on deals that have been done .
Departures & Squad Trimming
- Kevin De Bruyne left on a free transfer to Napoli, marking the end of an era (Talksport).
- Kyle Walker moved to Burnley for £5 million (Wikipedia).
- Other exits include Yan Couto (£25.2 m to Dortmund), Jacob Wright (£2.3 m to Norwich), and loans for academy players (Wikipedia).
New Faces & Squad Strategy
City have filled key roles:
- Full-back depth: Aït-Nouri’s arrival addresses competition at left-back.
- Creative spark: Cherki brings youth and pizzaz, especially welcome with De Bruyne injured.
- Midfield steel: Reijnders will partner Rodri as a reinvigorated engine room combination.
- Goalkeeping hierarchy: Bettinelli comes in as a capable third-choice, behind Ederson and Ortega.
Grealish Future Uncertain: £40m Price Tag
Jack Grealish, the former key playmaker, is now surplus to requirements with Pep. City have reduced their asking price from the original £100 million fee to £40 million. There is Tottenham, Newcastle, and Napoli interest, and his departure could complete a squad revamp (The Times, Wikipedia, Football Whispers, The Sun).
New Targets to Watch
We hear City are still keeping themselves busy:
- Tino Livramento – Newcastle full-back; Walker's exit could see interest reignited again (Talksport).
- Morgan Gibbs-White – Nottingham Forest midfielder touted as a creative signing (Manchester City Latest News.com).
- Florian Wirtz – Previously tipped, but now the target for Liverpool (Manchester City Latest News.com).
- Rodrygo – Real Madrid Brazil talent tipped as a possible incoming in exchange for the elimination of Grealish (Manchester City Latest News.com).
Tactical Outlook Prior to 2025/26
Guardiola is embarking on a strategic rebuild—focusing on:
- Midfield rejuvenation, with Rodri paired with Reijnders
- Firing creativity with Cherki and potential new signings
- Competition for left-back by Aït‑Nouri
- Streamlined squad by Graelish and Walker exits, clearing space and wage flexibility (The Times, Reddit).
What's Next for Manchester City
- Formal unveiling of further targets (Livramento, Gibbs‑White, Rodrygo)
- Official sale of Jack Grealish on official terms
- Pre-season squad announcement before their U.S. tour
- Acclimatizing new signings into Guardiola's training regimen
Final Thoughts
Manchester City's summer window is already marked by canny reinvestment and cautious departures. With over £112 million spent and more to come, Guardiola's masterplan is coming together. De Bruyne, Walker, and possibly Grealish departing are an evolution, while thrilling new signings mark the intent of the season to come.
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