In what has been perhaps the most significant day of the summer transfer window so far forManchester City, strides were taken towards two confirmed Ԁєɑłs.
City fɑɴȿ were treated to their first ‘Here We Go’ of the summer, as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano kicked things into action for the Premier League champions by all-but announcing their first major arrival of the summer.
Things would however hit a more sad note for supporters later on in the day, as the future of club captain and fan-favourite Ilkay Gundogan was clarified by sources in Spain, England, and across the rest of Europe.
On day eight of the summer transfer window, here is your comprehensive coverage of everything in the world ofManchester Citytransfer news, rumours, and gossip!
Arrivals
Mateo KovacićjoinsManchester Cityfrom Chelsea, with a £25M initial fee with £5M in bonuses now agreed. Personal terms were agreed two weeks ago, with Kovacić only wanting to joinCity. Medicals will take place in the next days.(Fabrizio Romano)
ManchesterCitydo wantDeclan Rice, as a replacement for Ilkay Gundogan.(Sam Lee, The Athletic)
Manchester City’s ρłɑɴ is to signJosko Gvardioland stick with the four-centre-back ρłɑɴ from the єɴԀ of the season, rather than bring in a traditional full-back.(Sam Lee, The Athletic)
ManchesterCityare continuing talks with RB Leipzig overJosko Gvardioland are confident of reaching an agreement to sign the defєɴԀer, despiteCitybeing adamant that they will not meet the Bundesliga club’s €100M asking price.(Sean Walsh, Graeme Bailey – 90Min)
Departures
Ilkay Gündoganto Barcelona: Here We Go. The final approval has now arrived on the club’s side to register him as a new signing, with the green light also from theManchester Citymidfielder. Gündogan has agreed a two-year Ԁєɑł, with the option for a further year.(Fabrizio Romano)
West Ham are keen to explore a Ԁєɑł for Declan Rice withManchester Citythat would seeKalvin Phillipsmove to the London Stadium.(Rob Dawson, ESPN)
Bernardo Silvahas not made any final decision on hisManchester Cityfuture yet.(Fabrizio Romano)
LeicesterCitymanager, Enzo Maresca: “One or two of them [Manchester City’s youth players] would do us nicely!Cityreally do have a lot of young players that I know very well, having worked with them at under-23 level and coached there this season. Top quality players, but it wouldn’t be right to mention any names just at the moment because the lads will be away on holiday and maybe thinking about what’s next for them…”(The Telegraph)
Confirmed Ԁєɑłs
Enzo Marescato Leicester City
