
City Xtra
·5 June 2025
Manchester City agree second summer signing with third deal imminent – Transfer Round-Up

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·5 June 2025
Here is the very latest on everything being reported around Manchester City and their transfer plans from across Europe on Thursday 5 June!
Rayan Ait-Nouri to Manchester City, ‘Here We Go!’ An agreement between Wolves and Manchester City has been reached at close to €40 million, with medical tests to take place on Saturday. (Fabrizio Romano)
Rayan Ait-Nouri to Manchester City is worth an initial £33.7 million. Wolves are expected to add on bonus payments and potentially a sell-on clause to the deal. (Charlotte Duncker, The Times)
Rayan Ait-Nouri will sign a five-year contract at Manchester City with the option of a further year in a £33 million move from Wolves. (David Ornstein & Mark Critchley – The Athletic)
Rayan Ait-Nouri will travel to Manchester for his Manchester City medical tomorrow, having been granted permission to leave the Algeria National Team camp today and miss tonight’s friendly vs Rwanda. (Athmane Taibi)
Some members of Rayan Ait-Nouri’s entourage had ‘tears in their eyes’ upon completing the defender’s Manchester City transfer. (L’Equipe)
Here We Go: Manchester City reach agreement over second summer signing, confirms Fabrizio Romano
Manchester City have agreed terms over a deal for Lyon’s Rayan Cherki at around £35 million and the player is expected to undergo a medical over the next few days. (Simon Mullock, The Mirror)
Manchester City made a €22.5 million, likely verbal, offer for Rayan Cherki equating to a ‘clause’ established last summer between the player and the French club – a clause that is now contested by Lyon, and a fee they have no intention of accepting. (Loic Tanzi & Hugo Guillemet – L’Equipe)
Rayan Cherki wants to complete a move to Manchester City before the June 10 transfer deadline ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. (Simon Jones, MailSport)
Rayan Cherki on his club for next season: “Yes, it’s getting done. But you already know my answer, everybody knows. But there’s still a game to play. Now we have to enjoy and give everything, but after it will be done.” (TF1)
AC Milan made an attempt last week to negotiate with Rayan Cherki, who revealed that he had already promised to join Manchester City. (Daniele Longo)
Tijjani Reijnders is due to undergo his Manchester City medical on Sunday. (Fabrizio Romano)
Pep Guardiola: “I’d love to be in a World Cup, in a Euro, a Copa America. I’ve always thought about it. But it depends on many, many things. If it happens, it’s fine. If it doesn’t happen, it’s more than fine as well.” (Reuters)
VfB Stuttgart have added James McAtee to their shortlist, Eintracht Frankfurt have made an enquiry, while Bayer Leverkusen are also showing interest. The Manchester City midfielder has interest from Italy but is very interested in the prospect of Bundesliga football. (Florian Plettenberg)
Galatasaray have initiated contact with Manchester City regarding Bernardo Silva’s availability and is awaiting developments from the club and the player. (Fotomac)
Galatasaray are continuing to monitor İlkay Gündoğan, who is technically expected to remain at Manchester City for another year but is keen on a move to the Turkish giants. The 34-year-old plans to consult with family and await City’s decision regarding his future before making any commitments. (Fotomac)