Manchester City are cranking up their recruitment drive ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
The World Club Cup is just around the corner, and Manchester City are set to sign AC Milan player Tijjani Reijnders.
City boss Pep Guardiola will be looking for a streamlined squad next season and will prioritise quality over quantity this summer.
A deal for City to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon and other players will check in at the Etihad Stadium during the window.
It would appear that City are keen to ensure the youth ranks aren’t neglected, however, and a bright, young talent looks set to check in.
Manchester City set to sign Sheffield Wednesday gem Caelan Cadamarteri
According to the Sheffield Star, Wednesday have received three bids of £1.5 million to sign the talented teenager from the crisis-stricken Championship outfit.
Everton and Chelsea are the other clubs, with the striker set to leave Hillsborough this summer.
Fabrizio Romano has gone a step further, however, believing that City have pipped Chelsea and David Moyes to the signing of the 15-year-old starlet.
Cadamarteri enjoyed a remarkable season for the under-18 ranks at the South Yorkshire outfit, scoring 24 goals and finishing as the top scorer.
It’s not clear which City team he will slot into when he arrives at the Etihad Stadium, but a move to join the Premier League outfit does now feel close.
City would be wise to place even more trust in youth
Although Phil Foden remains a popular player in the eyes of Guardiola, others have been allowed to leave before they’ve truly flourished.
Cole Palmer is one of the country’s brightest talents at Chelsea, whilst Liam Delap has just joined him at Stamford Bridge from Ipswich.
After a trophyless campaign, perhaps there is an argument that the City boss would be wise to place a little bit more emphasis on youth during the coming season.
The academy is something to be proud of at City and putting a few more talented youngsters into matchday squads would be hugely beneficial.
Cadamarteri looks like the newest member of the academy ranks, and once this deal gets over the line, it will be fascinating to see where he spends pre-season.
