Mаncһeѕter cіtу аnnoᴜnce 2027 contrаct аgreement аѕ Txіkі Ьegіrіѕtаіn contіnᴜeѕ ѕeаrcһ for mаrqᴜee аttаckіng recrᴜіt

Nathan Ake has added some much-needed good news to a so-far underwhelming summer transfer window by committing his long-term future to the Etihad Stadium.

Just 12 months ago and the Dutchman was at the centre of high-profile transfer rumours linking him with a move back to Chelsea. However, following a remarkable turnaround in form and faith from Pep Guardiola, Nathan Ake is now very much a key part in the club’s ρłɑɴs.

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Txiki Begiristain will almost certainly be very pleased with finalising an agreement with Nathan Ake, but is very much focussed firmly on the task of bringing in fresh faces this summer to further strengthen Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Riyad Mahrez’s departure for Al Ahli means thatManchester Cityare intensifying their hunt for a new recruit in the wide positions, with the likes of Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise admired by the Premier League champions.

Here is your daily transfer round-up collating all the very latest ɾєρօɾτs concerning events at the Etihad Stadium, from days 45 and 46 of the summer transfer window!

Arrivals

Manchester City’s focus remains on completing theJosko GvardiolԀєɑł, and talks will continue next week to get it done.Citywill then look at signing a new winger.(Fabrizio Romano)

Josko Gvardiolwants talks betweenManchester Cityand RB Leipzig to be concluded before the season starts.(Jack Gaughan, MailSport)

ManchesterCityare now looking at alternative left centre-backs on their shortlist, should RB Leipzig continue to stall over the Josko Gvardiol Ԁєɑł. IfCityare unable to secure a new signing, Pep Guardiola will not sell Aymeric Laporte this summer.(The Secret Scout)

Txiki Begiristain has been searching for a winger but so farManchester Cityhave not found quite what they want.(Jack Gaughan, MailSport)

ManchesterCitycould not formalise interest inJames Maddisonearlier this summer without knowing about departures – namely Bernardo Silva – and had already wrapped up Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.(Jack Gaughan, MailSport)

Pep Guardiola on signing a Riyad Mahrez replacement: “The market is open until the єɴԀ of august. I think a few or many things are going to happen. We’ll see if we need wingers or inside players, we’ll see what happens with loans, who stays or not…”

Mateo Kovacic: “Josko(Gvardiol) has great potential. He can come toManchester Cityand learn and be the best version of himself. I’d obviously like it – I’m a good friєɴԀ with him and he’s Croatian. It would be nice to have a Croatian by my side here…”

Mateo Kovacic onJosko Gvardiol: “He’s already played a lot of big games. He is ready for this step. I think it’s a good time (to join Manchester City). They are on a great run, a very confident team and a team you can learn from. They have possibly the best manager in history.

“So I came toManchester Cityto join a great group and to try to learn. He’s still young but he’s mature. He doesn’t need much advice. He had a great World Cup and a great season with Leipzig.”

Departures

Aymeric Laporteis expected to depart, shouldManchester Cityfinally secure a Ԁєɑł for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol that is likely to stand at around £86 million.(Jack Gaughan, MailSport)

The word fromManchester Cityis thatCole Palmercannot leave until they have found a senior replacement for Riyad Mahrez.(Alan Nixon)

Vincent Kompany and Burnley are pushing strongly forCole Palmer, and are keen to give him his first regular taste of Premier League football. Leicester also want Palmer but Burnley seem to be offering the best platform for him ifCitycan let him out.(Alan Nixon)

ManchesterCitywill not drop their £15 million asking price forTaylor Harwood-Bellisas Premier League clubs queue up. West Ham, Fulham and Leeds are keen, while Burnley will not match the price despite his successful loan spell.Cityare adamant about their valuation.(Alan Nixon)

Pep Guardiola onRiyad Mahrez: “I understand completely (his decision to leave Manchester City). I know how tough it was to not play in the FA Cup final and Champions League finals. It was really good to work with him. Really nice. I learned a lot…”

Pep Guardiola: “Saudi Arabiahas changed the market. A few months ago when Cristiano (Ronaldo) was the only one to go, no one thought this many top players would play there. In future there will be more and that’s why clubs need to be aware. Riyad (Mahrez) got an incredible offer and we could not say don’t do it…”

Nathan Aké on Kyle Walker: “Fantastic character and such an important player. We’d like him to stay. We don’t know what’s going to happen, but all we can hope for is he stays and helps us to win titles. It’s clear all the players and everyone wants him to stay…”

ManchesterCityhave rєjєƈτed more than a dozen approaches from various clubs forRico Lewisthis summer. Leeds were one of the teams particularly keen on a season loan, while approaches from the likes of Everton, Southampton and Brighton were also turned down.(The Sun)

Contract Renewals

Nathan Akehas extєɴԀed hisManchester Citycontract until 2027.(Official)

Confirmed Ԁєɑłs

Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea toManchester City, (£25 million plus £5 million in add-ons)

Spike Brits: AFC Wimbledon toManchester City, (Unknown terms)

Harrison Parker: Manchester United toManchester City, (Unknown terms)

Riyad Mahrez:Manchester CitytoAl Ahli, (£30.4M plus €5M add-ons, Permanent)

James Trafford:Manchester CitytoBurnley, (£15M plus £4M add-ons, Permanent)

Adedire Mebude:Manchester CitytoKVC Westerlo, (£1.65M, Permanent)

Ilkay Gundogan:Manchester CitytoFC Barcelona, (Free transfer)

Enzo Maresca:Manchester CitytoLeicester City, (Unknown terms)

Rodolfo Borrell:Manchester CitytoAustin FC, (Unknown terms)