03/09/2026
Inside Man Cityโs Transfer Window: Sources close to Enzo Maresca reveal that he played a significant role in shaping Man Cityโs transfers this summer, collaborating closely with Hugo Viana throughout the entire process.
On Tuesday morning, Fernรกndezโs family was getting ready to head to Manchester from London, but at that point, they were still in the dark about whether Chelsea had granted the player permission to leave.
City is quite pleased that, after some tough negotiations, they managed to bring down Chelseaโs hefty ยฃ135M asking price right at the end of the window. However, Chelsea had previously informed Fernรกndezโs camp back in May that he could leave this summer for ยฃ120M.
Man City had plans to replace every player who left, but ultimately decided that Nico OโReilly could step in as a solid midfield option instead of Nico Gonzรกlez. They also feel well-equipped at left-back with Joลกko Gvardiol and Rayan Aรฏt-Nouri on the roster.
Even though Allan lacks international experience at both youth and senior levels, Man City is confident theyโve found a promising dribbler and tenacious defender who can elevate his game.
Several sources familiar with Juliรกn รlvarezโs situation mentioned that Man City kept an eye on developments last week to see if a return to the club was feasible, but they didnโt receive any positive signals. Man City has denied making any moves towards the strikerโs camp.
Cody Gakpo missed Liverpool training on Monday morning as he geared up for a potential move to Man City. However, by the afternoon, it became clear that Liverpool would not be pursuing either Yankuba Minteh or Ismaรฏla Sarr and had decided to retain Gakpo. Within hours, Man City jumped back into the mix for Iliman Ndiaye and reached a preliminary agreement with Everton that evening.
โน๏ธ TheAthleticFC
