Manchester City Transfer News Today – July 9, 2025
City Pursue Benjamin Sesko in €75 Million Transfer
Manchester City are eagerly seeking Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig, with their interest reported at €75 million (around £65 million). The 22-year-old striker, who netted 39 goals in 87 matches, is Pep's long-term target as an elite Premier League striker to play alongside Erling Haaland (fourfourtwo.com).
City Eye ter Stegen as Ederson's Successor
Pep Guardiola has set his sights on Marc‑André ter Stegen as a long‑term replacement for Ederson. The 33-year-old Barcelona captain is available with a knee problem—and City believe his experience and ball‑playing style meet Guardiola's criteria (manchestercitylatestnews.com).
✅ Confirmed Signings: Aït‑Nouri, Cherki, Reijnders & Bettinelli
Manchester City have already recruited four summer signings for the 2025/26 season:
- Rayan Aït‑Nouri (LB) from Wolves – \\~£31.8 m (en.wikipedia.org)
- Rayan Cherki (RW/AM) from Lyon – ~£34 m (footballtransfers.com)
- Tijjani Reijnders (CM) from AC Milan – ~£46.3 m (footballtransfers.com)
- Marcus Bettinelli (GK) from Chelsea – nominal fee (footballtransfers.com)
These moves add up to more €112 million of expenditure, suggesting a clear squad overhaul (manchestercitylatestnews.com).
De Bruyne, Couto, Wright & Carson Exits
Several of the old guard will leave as part of summer clearance:
- Kevin De Bruyne has moved to Napoli on a free transfer after a decade at City (teamtalk.com).
- Yan Couto joined Borussia Dortmund for ~£25.2 m (en.wikipedia.org).
- Jacob Wright sold to Norwich for ~£2.3 m (en.wikipedia.org).
- Scott Carson was released from the squad (teamtalk.com).
Why These Moves Matter
- Looking Ahead in Attack: Pursuing Sesko indicates City’s ambition to sustain a dynastic forward line.
- Overhaul Goalkeeping: Ter Stegen would provide a tactical long-term replacement for Ederson.
- Tactical Revamp: Signings like Aït‑Nouri and Reijnders introduce youth, flexibility, and depth to the game.
- Veteran Phasing-Out Strategy: Dropping legacy players like De Bruyne signals a new generation and fresh squad ethos.
Transfer Window Summary – July 9, 2025
| In | Details & Fees |
|---|---|
| Rayan Aït‑Nouri (LB) | £31.8m from Wolves |
| Rayan Cherki (RW/AM) | £34m from Lyon |
| Tijjani Reijnders (CM) | £46.3m from AC Milan |
| Marcus Bettinelli (GK) | Nominal fee from Chelsea |
| Out | Details |
|---|---|
| Kevin De Bruyne | Free to Napoli |
| Yan Couto | £25.2m to Borussia Dortmund |
| Jacob Wright | £2.3m to Norwich |
| Scott Carson | Released |
| In Progress | Status |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Sesko (FW) | €75m interest from Leipzig |
| Marc‑André ter Stegen (GK) | Potential target to sign in place of Ederson |
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Final Thoughts
Manchester City are overhauling extensively in the image of Guardiola. With Sesko in sight, an anticipated ter Stegen transfer, and confirmed new signings like Aït‑Nouri, Cherki, and Reijnders, the City rebuild is firmly in place. As the old guard departs, a new one arrives—keeping City at European's top.