With 50 days remaining until the summer transfer window closes, Manchester City have been active in the market, securing several signings and finalizing player departures.
Major Signing: Elliot Anderson
The standout move was announced at the beginning of July when Elliot Anderson joined from Nottingham Forest for £116 million. The midfielder's arrival marks a significant investment in the squad.
Other Incoming Deals
Mathys Detourbet also arrived at City from affiliate club Troyes for £21 million and has immediately joined AS Monaco on loan for the 2026/27 season. Goalkeeper Pierce Charles returns to City from Sheffield Wednesday for £3 million, a deal that could rise to £10 million. He originally left City at 16 and will spend next season on loan at Queens Park Rangers.
City's second EFL signing was Jeremy Monga from Leicester. The Blues have paid £10 million for the 17-year-old, potentially rising to £12.5 million.
Notable Exits
Long-term servants John Stones and Bernardo Silva left at the end of their contracts, with Silva joining Real Madrid. Manuel Akanji completed his £13 million transfer to Inter after spending last season on loan there. Nathan Ake was sold to Fenerbahce for £7 million, potentially rising to £8.5 million. Young defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey made his move to FC Koln permanent for £4.7 million, potentially rising to £6.4 million.
Youngster Isaac Smith has joined Barnsley for an undisclosed fee. Highly rated goalkeeper Oliver Whatmuff has joined Stockport County on loan until the end of the season but will spend the summer with City to supplement the tour goalkeeping group. Youngsters Ezra Carrington and Ashton Muir have departed for free.
The summer transfer window closes on September 1.
