#Academy
Reigan Heskey joins FC Köln as City secure complex buy-back and sell-on clauses
Manchester City have sold academy graduate Reigan Heskey to FC Köln for an initial £2.1 million, with sell-on rights, a buy-back clause and matching rights all included in the...
18 July 2026
Maresca's Academy Promise: McAidoo and Co. Given Pre-Season Audition
Enzo Maresca's first game as City boss ended in a shootout defeat to Inter, but the Italian's focus was on the academy — with Ryan McAidoo impressing and decisions deferred until...
2 August 2026
Oliver Reiss Takes Over Man City EDS as Maresca’s Academy Test Begins
Oliver Reiss takes charge of Man City's Elite Development Squad after FA Youth Cup success, giving Enzo Maresca a key academy test early in his tenure.
3 July 2026
Elliot Anderson on De Bruyne inspiration after completing City move
New Manchester City signing Elliot Anderson has revealed Kevin De Bruyne was the player he looked up to most during his rise through Newcastle's academy.
24 July 2026
City closing in on £3m deal for former academy goalkeeper Charles
Manchester City are finalising a deal to re-sign Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles, with a Championship loan expected to follow the transfer.
6 July 2026
City Academy Braced for Summer Coaching Overhaul
Manchester City's academy coaching structure is set for a significant summer reshuffle, with several key figures moving on or stepping up across the youth ranks.
30 June 2026
United close in on City academy duo Eze and Cassim
Manchester United are closing in on City academy midfielders David Eze and Karim Cassim, a double departure that represents a significant blow to the Blues' youth setup.
23 July 2026
Joel Ndala completes €900k Cercle Brugge move as City academy exits continue
Joel Ndala has left Manchester City permanently, joining Belgian side Cercle Brugge for €900k.
30 July 2026
City's shop window day draws scouts as Maresca rebuild rolls on
Manchester City's annual shop window session drew scouts and agents to the City Football Academy as the club looks to move on fringe players during a summer of significant squad...
18 July 2026 Brighton and Köln enter talks for City academy star Reigan Heskey
Brighton and FC Köln have opened talks with Reigan Heskey after the City academy forward's contract expired this summer.
16 July 2026 City close in on Arsenal youngster Mishel Nduka after Monga capture
Manchester City are closing in on Arsenal teenager Mishel Nduka as the club continues to strengthen its academy ranks this summer.
9 July 2026 City join race for Blackburn wonderkid Ty Livesey
Manchester City are among several Premier League clubs tracking Blackburn Rovers academy star Ty Livesey, a 15-year-old midfielder with over 100 goal contributions for the club's...
26 June 2026
Teddie Lamb closing in on new City contract after prolific academy campaign
Manchester City are in advanced talks to secure Teddie Lamb's future after the 18-year-old finished as Under-18 Premier League top scorer with 25 goals last season.
10 July 2026
City reshuffle youth coaching ranks after Wilkinson departure
Manchester City have reshuffled their Academy coaching structure after Ben Wilkinson's departure, promoting Oliver Reiss to EDS Head Coach and Lauris Coggin to U18s boss.
3 July 2026 City's academy wage power lands double blow on Arsenal
Manchester City have used their superior financial firepower to beat Arsenal to the signings of Jeremy Monga and Mishel Nduka, with wages proving decisive in both academy pursuits.
1 August 2026
Ben Wilkinson leaves Manchester City academy for Derby County first-team role
Manchester City academy coach Ben Wilkinson has left the club to become a first-team coach at Championship side Derby County under manager Jon Eustace.
2 July 2026