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·9. Juli 2025

Man City Transfer Latest: Ederson, John Stones, Ilkay Gundogan and More

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Manchester City’s Summer of Transition: Rumours, Reality and a Reset in Motion

Over the weekend, rumours swirled about a surprise exit for Nico Gonzalez, despite having only joined Manchester City five months ago. The story gained traction quickly, claiming either that City were open to selling the Spanish midfielder or that his agent was actively sounding out interest from elsewhere.

However, City insiders have firmly dismissed these reports. Sources told The Athletic that Gonzalez remains a part of Pep Guardiola’s plans for the coming season and no such move is being considered. While that will disappoint clubs circling for a bargain, the 22-year-old midfielder is expected to stay and push for more game time amid City’s midfield evolution.


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“City sources say neither version is true and that the Spanish midfielder is in their plans for the coming season.”

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Walker Exit Signals End of an Era

One deal that has happened is the transfer of Kyle Walker to newly promoted Burnley. The right-back spent eight trophy-laden years at City and was one of Guardiola’s key lieutenants in reshaping English football with an inverted full-back system.

Although his influence waned in recent seasons, the move still marks the end of an era. City viewed the transfer as mutually beneficial and a natural end-point in Walker’s decorated spell in sky blue.

Squad Still in Flux as Loans Loom

Guardiola is not yet close to the squad size he ideally wants, with several fringe players yet to depart. Young prospects Claudio Echeverri and Vitor Reis are expected to attract strong loan interest, but progress on moving out more senior squad members appears slow.

“Not especially close, but a couple of loan exits would make things a lot closer,” a club source explained to The Athletic.

The club are particularly keen to see movement with players such as Jack Grealish and James McAtee, both of whom didn’t feature at the Club World Cup and are widely viewed as likely departures.

Meanwhile, speculation around Ilkay Gundogan’s future spiked after a social media post showed him heading to Turkey. With links to Galatasaray resurfacing, fans briefly jumped to conclusions — only for the next image to confirm it was just a family holiday.

Defensive Reinforcements on the Radar

City continue to assess the right-back market, although links with Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries have been played down. There’s still an acceptance internally that this is an area requiring attention following Walker’s departure, but solutions will depend on price and availability.

Elsewhere, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones and Manuel Akanji are all players whose futures are being speculated on, though there is no firm suggestion of exits at this stage.

City’s goalkeeping department may also experience changes. Although Ederson insists he is staying, the fallout from City’s early Club World Cup exit saw his wife limiting Instagram comments after some online backlash.

In contrast, back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega openly admitted he’s considering his future. “That is probably more of a possibility than Ederson going,” The Athletic reported.

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For Manchester City fans, this feels like the calm before another calculated storm. The clarity around Nico Gonzalez will bring relief to many who believe in the long-term vision Guardiola is crafting. His technical ability and tactical intelligence align perfectly with City’s style, and his development feels like a slow burn, not a short-term flip.

Walker’s departure, while nostalgic, makes sense. He gave everything and leaves as a modern legend. The intrigue now lies in how City will replace his unique skill set, especially when few full-backs combine pace, experience and flexibility like he did.

The attention now turns to whether City act decisively in the market. Ortega’s situation will concern some, especially given the demands of competing on multiple fronts. The club’s reluctance to engage in a knee-jerk right-back signing is both reassuring and frustrating.

Ultimately, this feels like Guardiola and City reshaping the squad with surgical precision again. The major moves are still to come, but the groundwork is being laid. City fans will trust in the process, and if recent years are anything to go by, that trust is rarely misplaced.

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