As the 2025 summer transfer window progresses, Manchester City has taken bold steps to reshape its squad, blending youth and experience.
Following a trophyless 2024/25 season, the club’s leadership is determined to lay the foundations for both immediate success and future triumphs.
Below is a comprehensive table of all confirmed arrivals and departures from the Etihad so far this window.
Transfers In: Etihad Welcomes a New Generation
Manchester City have shown clear intent this summer, moving to refresh Pep Guardiola’s squad with a blend of youth and proven quality following a rare trophyless campaign in 2024/25. Here are the confirmed new arrivals:
| Player | Position | From | Fee | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayan Aït-Nouri | Left-back | Wolves | £31–36.3 million | 5 years |
| Marcus Bettinelli | Goalkeeper | Chelsea | ~£2 million | 1 year |
| Rayan Cherki | Winger/Att. Mid. | Lyon | £30.5–34 million | 5 years |
| Tijjani Reijnders | Midfielder | AC Milan | £46–46.5 million | 5 years |
| Sverre Nypan | Midfielder | Rosenborg | £12.5 million | 5 years |
| Mahamadou Sangare | Forward | PSG (youth) | Free | 5 years |
City have focused on bolstering all lines: Cherki and Reijnders, signed to inject fresh creativity after Kevin De Bruyne’s departure, while Aït-Nouri arrives to solve the perennial left-back puzzle and Bettinelli provides experienced backup in goal. Norwegian sensation Sverre Nypan is another youth investment, with the club intent on creating a sustainable pipeline of talent to the first team.
Departures: End of an Era for City Legends
| Player | Destination | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin De Bruyne | Napoli | Transfer | Free |
| Kyle Walker | Burnley | Transfer | £5 million |
| Yan Couto | Borussia Dortmund | Transfer | £21–25 million |
| Jacob Wright | Norwich City | Transfer | £2.3 million |
| Kayky | Bahia | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| Maximo Perrone | Como | Transfer | £11.3 million |
| Jayden Lienou | Leeds United | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| Scott Carson | — | Released | — |
| Tai Sodje | — | Released | — |
Manchester City’s transfer strategy this summer reflects a mix of significant investment in new talent and an emotional farewell to key players who shaped an era at the club. With a host of both high-profile departures and exciting arrivals, fans await how these new faces will contribute to the club’s ambitions domestically and in Europe.
Transfer Rumors and Major Speculation
Even with this flurry of activity, City’s transfer dealings appear far from over as rumors continue to swirl around both incomings and outgoings:
- James McAtee: Expected to leave for more regular football; Eintracht Frankfurt are interested with a £20–25 million fee discussed.
- Jack Grealish: Reports of interest from Tottenham, Napoli, and AC Milan following a frustrating season for the England international.
- Ederson: Subject of bids from Galatasaray; talks ongoing regarding his future.
- Tino Livramento: Newcastle United defender targeted as a replacement for Walker.
- Teenage targets: Spurs’ Dexter Oliver and Aston Villa’s Freddie Lawrie are reportedly among City’s youth targets.
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