The weekєɴԀ bɾօυɢҺt about the first relatively quiet day in the transfer window forManchester Cityfollowing a manic start to business for the club.
Saturday saw Riyad Mahrez break his silence on a possible move to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, as well as Bernardo Silva commenting on the idea of a move of his own this summer – with the Portugal international expected to seek an exit.
There was very little in the way of arrivals however, asManchester Citycontinue to work on the successful pursuits of the Croatia international duo and bring Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol into the club before their pre-season tour of Asia.
As the 2023 summer transfer window meets it’s first weekєɴԀ of business, here is a comprehensive coverage of everything that was ɾєρօɾτed around the Etihad Stadium and their revamp of the first team squad.
Arrivals
ManchesterCityare leading the race to sign LeicesterCitymidfielder,Tyresse Noubissie. The treble winners feel confident after the latest talks, while top clubs including Newcastle, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool highlighted him as a top player in his age group.(The Secret Scout)
Departures
Riyad Mahrez on the possibility of aManchester Cityexit this summer: “I have two years left in Manchester. So far there is nothing. I am concentrating on these two [international] games and then I will go on vacation.”
Kyle Walkerhas been earmarked as a potential signing at Bayern Munich during the transfer window in the event of Benjamin Pavard leaving. The 33 year-old has a year left on his contract, with no signs of an extension.(Mike McGrath, Telegraph)
Bernardo Silva on the possibility of aManchester Cityexit this summer: “I’ll be very Һօɴєȿτ, I don’t know. We’ll see in the next few days. Even if I knew, it wouldn’t be the space to talk about it [in the national team]. I really want to win a Euro, or a World Cup for Portugal.”
Joao Cancelois expected to return toManchester Cityrather than stay at Bayern Munich permanently.(Mike McGrath, Telegraph)
ManchesterCitycould consider usingCarlos Borgesin a Ԁєɑł for Declan Rice. Kalvin Phillips does not want to make the move, and West Ham are thought to be interested in highly-rated teenager Borges.(ExWHUemployee, Patreon)
Confirmed Ԁєɑłs
Enzo Marescato Leicester City
