#Academy
Mishel Nduka picks City over Arsenal: £1m-a-year teen deal raises eyebrows
Mishel Nduka, 16, joins Manchester City from Arsenal on £1m-a-year terms. City also beat the Gunners to Jeremy Monga as Arsenal's academy loses another prospect.
28 July 2026
City closing in on return for former academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles
Manchester City are making progress in their pursuit of former academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles, with optimism growing that a deal can be agreed with Sheffield Wednesday.
2 July 2026
City join chase for academy graduate Nmecha
Manchester City are among several European giants to have enquired about former academy graduate Felix Nmecha, with Borussia Dortmund valuing the midfielder at around €100 million.
23 June 2026
McAidoo ready to seize his moment as City open preseason against Inter
Ryan McAidoo is eager to impress as City face Inter Milan in their first preseason friendly in Hong Kong, with academy players set for minutes.
1 August 2026
City expect academy star Xavier Parker to sign new deal after talks
Manchester City expect highly-rated academy prospect Xavier Parker to sign a new contract after formal talks, fending off interest from Liverpool and other elite European clubs.
8 July 2026
Nine clubs circle City teenager Xavier Parker as contract standoff continues
Manchester City face a battle to keep hold of academy midfielder Xavier Parker, with nine clubs holding talks with the 16-year-old's representatives amid a contract standoff.
8 July 2026
Chelsea Academy Addiction: Another Former City Starlet in Their Crosshairs
Just when you thought Chelsea's obsession with hoovering up Manchester City's former academy jewels had reached peak absurdity, along comes another chapter.
8 June 2025 Isaac Smith departs Manchester City for Barnsley in permanent move
Manchester City academy midfielder Isaac Smith has joined League One side Barnsley on a permanent deal as the club continues to manage pathways for young talent this summer.
4 July 2026 Mubama Joins Stoke City On Loan
Divin Mubama has joined Stoke City on loan for the forthcoming season as he looks to make the step from academy football to the senior game.
5 July 2025
City youngster Ndala set for permanent exit to Cercle Brugge
Manchester City are set to sell winger Joel Ndala to Cercle Brugge for around £2.5 million, ending the 20-year-old's decade-long association with the club's academy.
28 July 2026
Jeremy Monga signs: City’s academy pathway continues to sell itself
Jeremy Monga has joined Manchester City from Leicester on a five-year deal, with the transfer highlighting the club's growing reputation for developing elite young talent.
11 July 2026
City Aim to Bounce Back as K League All Stars Await in Seoul
City look to put a penalty shootout defeat behind them as they face a K League All Stars XI in Seoul, with World Cup stars returning and academy prospects set for their tour...
3 August 2026
City Eyeing Potential Porro Reunion?
Several sources are claiming that Manchester City are potentially interested in bringing former academy player Pedro Porro back to the Etihad this summer.
12 May 2025
Heaven Kilwa: Manchester City Poach Highly-Rated Aston Villa Teenager
Manchester City are set to sign Aston Villa youngster Heaven Kilwa after he rejected a scholarship deal at Villa Park, landing another highly-rated academy prospect.
7 July 2026 City fighting to keep hold of teenage starlet Parker with record academy deal
Manchester City are battling to keep 16-year-old playmaker Xavier Parker with a record academy contract amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
3 July 2026 City face losing academy star Reigan Heskey as contract talks stall
Manchester City face losing academy star Reigan Heskey on a free transfer as contract talks stall, with the 18-year-old's scholarship deal expiring on June 30.
29 June 2026