It’s sure to be yet another interesting summer transfer window for Manchester City.
Though they were unable to retain their Champions League crown and win an unprecedented double treble, Manchester City have still enjoyed an incredible campaign in 2023/24.
Still undefeated in 90 minutes since the turn of the year, Pep Guardiola’s side are on the cusp of becoming the first team to win four league titles in a row in the history of English football.
City also have the chance to win yet another FA Cup when they take on neighbours Manchester United at Wembley.
Despite maintaining their dominance in England, City may look to make further adjustments to the squad throughout the summer transfer window.
Several interesting names have already been linked to the club while others have been touted for a departure, with one exit already confirmed.
MCN are tracking every single incoming and outgoing this summer, and this page will be updated with every move right up until transfer deadline day.
When is transfer deadline day?
The summer transfer window officially opened on June 14, 2024, and won’t close until deadline day on Friday, August 30.
Man City transfers in
Savinho – Troyes
City confirmed the expected arrival of winger Savinho from sister club Troyes on Thursday, July 18, with the exciting prospect penning a five-year deal at the club.
Manchester Evening News journalist Simon Bajkowski reports City have paid an initial £21m, rising to a potential £33.6m if certain clauses are met.
Speaking to City’s official website Savio said “I’m so happy to be joining Manchester City, the Premier League champions and Club World Cup winners.
“Everyone knows they are the best team in the world right now, so to be here is very exciting for me.
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Ilkay Gundogan – Barcelona
Ilkay Gundogan has completed a remarkable return to City just a year after leaving the club for Barcelona. He has returned on a free transfer.
“My seven years at Manchester City were a time of pure contentment for me, both on and off the pitch,” he said.
“I grew as a person and a player, developed a special relationship with the City fans and enjoyed amazing success. It was an exceptional period in my life.
“To have the opportunity to return here means so much.
“Everyone knows the respect I have for Pep – he is the best manager in the world and working with him every day makes you a better player. You feel constantly challenged, which for any professional is exactly what you want. I cannot wait to work with him again.”
Divin Mubama – West Ham, free (£1.2m developmental fee)
Though City haven’t confirmed the signing themselves, they have recruited former West Ham prosect Divin Mubama.
Though the 19-year-old allowed his contract to expire with the Hammers, City have still had to pay a development fee believed to be around £1.2m.
The young striker already has first-team experience and a goal to his name after shining in West Ham’s youth ranks for years. He confirmed the move himself on his Instagram account.
Man City transfers out
All the players who have left City permanently in the transfer window.
Tommy Doyle – Wolves
Wolves confirmed on May 3 that Tommy Doyle would be joining them permanently on a four-year deal.
The midfielder spent last season on loan at Molineux, moving there as part of the deal that saw Matheus Nunes join City last summer.
Wolves have paid £4.3m to sign Doyle, according to the New York Times.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis – Southampton
Fellow academy graduate Taylor Harwood-Bellis has also made a loan move permanent this summer.
After helping Southampton gain promotion by defeating Leeds United in the Play-Off final, a clause in Harwood-Bellis’ deal was triggered which has seen him leave in a £20m move, according to the BBC.
Saints announced City academy graduate Harwood-Bellis had signed a four-year deal on July 1.
Lewis Fiorini – Stockport County
Stockport County announced the signing of young City midfielder Lewis Fiorini on July 2 for an undisclosed fee.
The Scot has penned a three-year deal with the League One side.
Sergio Gomez – Real Sociedad
City confirmed on July 12 that unfancied left-back Sergio Gomez had left the club after two years in Manchester.
Gomes has returned to his native Spain in a permanent move to Real Sociedad.
He told City’s official website: “It’s time to leave Manchester City but I’d like to thank everyone at the CFA for their support and guidance during my time at the Club.
“Being part of such a talented, ambitious and successful squad was a true honour and winning a host of major trophies, including the Treble, is something I will never forget and will always look back fondly on.
“I am excited for this new adventure but I wish Pep Guardiola and the players every success in the future.”
Liam Delap – Ipswich Town
Promising striker Liam Delap has left the club permanently after a string of underwhelming loans in the Championship, though he has bagged a Premier League move to new boys Ipswich Town.
He has signed a five-year deal and though the fee is undisclosed, it’s reportedly between £16m-20m.
“I’m really excited,” he told Ipswich’s official website. “I have heard so many good things about the feeling around the club, and how the players and staff work. That’s exactly why I’m excited to be here.
“The Manager here likes to play exciting football. It’s quick and intense and I am looking forward to that. I want to bring goals and assists and I’ll work as hard as I can to help the team.”
Alex Robertson – Cardiff City
Alex Robertson became the latest EDS graduate to leave the club on a permanent basis when he joined Cardiff City in a £1m deal.
He told the Blue Birds’ website: “Going forward in my career now, this feels like the right place to be. I’m buzzing. It’s been a few weeks coming. I’m so glad it is over the line.
“City have built a great squad for the upcoming season now and I want to be a part of that. The Gaffer told me the way he likes to play and what he expects from his players. I feel I can learn a lot from him and the more senior players in our squad. I’m ready to go. I’ve got stronger over the last few months.”
Micah Hamilton – Middlesbrough
Despite a promising start to his City career, young winger Micah Hamilton has departed for Championship side Middlesbrough.
City will get an initial £2m in a transfer that could rise to £5m. There is also a 25% sell-on fee and a buyback clause included in the deal.
Julian Alvarez – Atletico Madrid
The biggest departure of the summer transfer window has been Julian Alvarez’s switch to Atletico Madrid.
The forward has left Manchester having won all there is two win in just two seasons and has moved to Atletico in a transfer that could rise as high as £82m.
Ben Knight – Real Murcia
Young playmaker Ben Knight was unable to realise his full potential at City and has left permanently, joining Real Murcia in Spain.
Joao Canelo – Al Hilal
After spending the last 18 months out on loan at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, Joao Cancelo’s time at City has now come to an end.
The right-back has completed a permanent move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal for around £21m.
Daio Sarmiento – Tigres
After spending the last two years out on loan, Argentine winger Dario Sarmiento has moved to Mexican side Tigres permanently.
George Murray-Jones – Nottingham Forest
Young goalkeeper George Murray-Jones left for Nottingham Forest on transfer deadline day in deal worth around £1.1m.
Out on loan
Every player Man City have sent out on loan in the 2024/25 season.
Yan Couto – Borussia Dortmund
Yan Couto signed for City four years ago but spent all that time out on loan. Now the right-back is heading out on loan again but this time he won’t be coming back.
The Brazilian has signed for Borussia Dortmund for the next season but the German club have an obligation to buy in the summer of 2025.
Callum Doyle – Norwich City
Promising centre-back Callum Doyle is heading back to the Championship after joining Norwich City on loan for the season.
The 20-year-old made 17 appearances in Leicester City’s title-winning campaign but did see his season hampered by injury.
It’s his fourth season out on loan after also playing for Coventry City and Sunderland. “I’m very excited and glad that it’s finally done. I feel really grateful to be here and can’t wait to get started. I think we can have a really good season,” he said.
Mahamadou Susoho – Peterborough United
Teenage defensive midfielder Mahamadou Susoho made his competitive debut for City last season and did well in pre-season but has headed to League One for the season.
However, the new season couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start for him. He suffered a serious injury on his debut at Peterborough which could see him miss the rest of 2024. His loan has been cancelled.
Finley Burns – Hull City
Young centre-back Finley Burns has once again left the club on loan, this time joining Championship side Hull City for the season.
Luke Mbete – Northampton
Centre-back Luke Mbete has left the club on a fourth loan spell, this time joining League One club Northampton Town for the season.
Kian Breckin – Crewe Alexandria
Young midfielder Kian Breckin will spend the season on loan at Crewe.
Kalvin Phillips – Ipswich Town
Beligned midfielder Kalvin Phillips has left City on loan once again after his troubled spell at West Ham United last season.
This time he has linked up with newly promoted Ipswich Town. Upon completing the move he told his new club’s website: “This is a day I’ve been waiting a number of weeks for now and I’m very happy to be here.
“I’ve had some great conversations with players I know here and also with the Manager, who I have obviously heard a lot about, and I’m excited to be here and be part of his team, playing how he likes to play the game.
“The conversations with Kieran McKenna and Mark Ashton have been really good and I followed Ipswich’s season closely last year, so I know the journey the Club has been on and it’s a great story which I’m now excited to be a part of.
“I want to play as many games as possible, enjoy playing football again and help the team win as many games as possible in the Premier League.”
Maximo Perrone – Como
Midfielder Maximo Perrone has left the club for a second season abroad after linking up with Serie A side Come. He links up with the likes of Raphael Varane, Pepe Reina, Sergi Roberto and manager Cesc Fabregas.
Kayky – Sparta Rotterdam
Brazilian winger Kayky will spend the season in the Netherlands with Sparta Rotterdam.
True Grant – Buxton
Goalkeeper True Grant will spend the season on loan at non-league side Buxton.
Tomas Galvez – LASK
After being a regular for the U18s and U21s for years, Tomas Galvez has joined top Austrian side LASK for his first taste of first team football.
Jadel Katongo – Peterborough United
After having such a good spell at the Posh last season, exciting defender Jadel Katongo has returned to League One for another season.
Issa Kabore – Benfica
Issa Kabore joined Benfica on loan late in the window after spending last season at Luton Town.
Releases
No senior City players are out of contract this summer but there have been two releases at academy level.
- Jamal Baptiste
- Josh Adam
