Four confirmed deals and updates on Manchester City’s Erling Haaland back-up search

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·28 de agosto de 2024

Four confirmed deals and updates on Manchester City’s Erling Haaland back-up search

The last six days of Manchester City market activity has certainly been eventful, both in the way of rumours and confirmed news both in and out of the Etihad Stadium.

The arrivals front has largely been fronted by the return of Ilkay Gundogan, although there is ongoing talk of the Premier League champions looking into the possibility of recruiting in the striker role to support Erling Haaland this season.

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As for exits from Pep Guardiola’s side, the last few days has brought about news of a further three departures, including one big-money move to the Saudi Pro League, ending a long-running saga involving the player.

Following another six days of twists and turns in the world of Manchester City transfer action, here is everything you need to know in order to remain up to date with all ongoings within the Etihad Stadium!

Arrivals

Ilkay Gundogan has signed a one-year contract at Manchester City until the summer of 2025, with the option of a further 12 months. (Official)

The option of a further 12 months at Manchester City will be triggered automatically if Ilkay Gundogan plays a certain number of games this season. (Paul Hirst)

Manchester City have considered FC Copenhagen striker, Orri Oskarsson (19) as back-up to Erling Haaland. City seem unlikely to pursue a deal but are firm admirers, and he is set to depart Copenhagen before the window closes. (David Ornstein, The Athletic)

Pep Guardiola is a ‘huge fan’ of Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi, impressed by his pre-season performance against Manchester City and would like to bring him to the Etihad Stadium this summer. (Sacha Tavolieri)

Brendan Rodgers on Kyogo Furuhashi links to Manchester City: “Naturally it comes and we just deal with it. But there’s been nothing from City. It’s obviously rumour and gossip. I haven’t spoken to him directly on that…” (Press Conference)

Pep Guardiola says that he does not think there will be another new Manchester City signing this summer, but something might change depending on market opportunities or injuries, for example. Pep: “I don’t know. I don’t think so. I don’t know what’s going to happen, maybe something happens in terms of injuries – hopefully not – or the market provides something unexpected that financially suits, or tactically… Right now I don’t think so…” (Press Conference)

Pep Guardiola on the prospect of Manchester City re-signing Raheem Sterling: “He’s a Chelsea player, absolutely. I feel so attached to the time we lived together with Raheem, and Enzo. So I just wish him all the best, but he’s of course, a Chelsea player…” (Press Conference)

Manchester City have now completed the signing of 2009-born centre-back, Marlow Barrett from Coventry City. (The Secret Scout)

Departures

Joao Cancelo has left Manchester City and joined Al Hilal in a £21 million deal with no add-ons or clauses. (Official)

Como have signed Maximo Perrone on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with no option to buy. (Official)

Sparta Rotterdam have signed Kayky on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with no option to buy. (Official)

Atletico Madrid are exploring the potential loan signing of Matheus Nunes. Manchester City are yet to receive any offers for the midfielder or make a decision on his availability. (David Ornstein, The Athletic)

Manchester City are aware of interest from Atlético Madrid in Matheus Nunes but they are yet to make a formal approach. City are yet to make a final decision on his future, but as things stand they have not ruled out his departure before the transfer deadline. Atlético would prefer a season-long loan deal for Nunes with the option to make the move permanent next summer. (Rob Dawson, ESPN)

Manchester City have Premier League interest in Issa Kabore. (Joe Bray, Manchester Evening News)

FC Augsburg and Werder Bremen are two clubs showing interest in Manchester City Issa Kaboré, facing competition from FC Venezia and Stade Reims. (FussballTransfers)

Josh Wilson-Esbrand is set to leave Manchester City on loan. (Joe Bray, Manchester Evening News)

AC Milan and PSV Eindhoven have joined Ajax in chasing Manchester City’s Joel Ndala. (Joe Bray, Manchester Evening News)

Jacob Wright (18) is expected to remain around the Manchester City first-team squad this season to continue his development rather than heading out on loan. (Simon Bajkowski, Manchester Evening News)