#Squad News
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City's £65m Ndiaye gamble: A winger for Maresca's reshaped attack
City are closing in on Iliman Ndiaye in a deal worth up to £65m, adding a proven Premier League wide option after missing out on Cody Gakpo.
1 September 2026
Grealish Set for Everton Return as City Exit Edges Closer
Jack Grealish is set to rejoin Everton on loan after a medical on Tuesday, with Sunderland missing out on the 30-year-old who will be a free agent next summer.
1 September 2026 Ndiaye Deal Edges Closer as Gakpo Interest Fades
City are closing in on Iliman Ndiaye with a straight fee, while the Cody Gakpo deal looks to be fading. Enzo Fernandez also expected to join before the deadline.
1 September 2026 City's £65m Ndiaye Deal: A New Dimension for the Attack
Manchester City have agreed a £65m deal for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, a winger who offers the one-on-one threat Maresca craves and a different dimension to the attack.
31 August 2026
Echeverri's Benfica loan edges closer as City plan for his development
Claudio Echeverri is reportedly closing in on a loan move to Benfica, with an option to buy included in the proposed deal.
31 August 2026
Allan Elias Seals €40m City Move as Maresca's Rebuild Gathers Pace
Manchester City have completed the €40 million signing of Allan Elias from Palmeiras, with the Brazilian winger expected to make his debut against Coventry City this weekend.
31 August 2026 Allan's long road to City: from tears at Palmeiras to the Premier League
Manchester City confirm the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan from Palmeiras, a player who once thought his dream was over before being reassured by his manager.
31 August 2026
One week, two wins, and a shift in mood around City
City have bounced back from the Community Shield disappointment with two Premier League wins, sparking a shift in mood around the club.
30 August 2026
Mfuni's Coventry Move Highlights City's Summer Loan Strategy
Stephen Mfuni joins Coventry City on loan for 2026/27, a step up from his Watford spell as City continues its academy loan strategy amid a busy summer window.
30 August 2026
Gakpo's £85m price tag has City fans questioning the maths
Cody Gakpo has agreed personal terms with City, but the £85m fee has fans questioning the value. Liverpool's search for a replacement could complicate the deal.
30 August 2026
City's Deadline Day Shopping List: Gakpo, Fernández and the Great Midfield Rebuild
City approach deadline day with Cody Gakpo and Enzo Fernández as top targets, after a record £116m signing and a host of high-profile departures.
30 August 2026
Fernandez absence fuels City speculation as Chelsea door creaks open
Enzo Fernandez is reportedly set to miss Chelsea's clash with Brighton, a second straight absence that fuels speculation over a late move to Manchester City.
30 August 2026
Five games, three competitions: City's September road map
City face five games across three competitions in September, starting with Coventry at home and ending with Sunderland, with a trip to Porto and a derby in between.
30 August 2026
City brace for Gakpo tug-of-war as £85m bid looms
City are preparing an £85m bid for Cody Gakpo, with personal terms agreed. Liverpool want to sign two more wingers before letting him go, with Barcola close.
29 August 2026
Nunes Opens Up on Guardiola's Emotional Exit and the 'Not Clever' Comment That Wasn't
Matheus Nunes reveals the tearful atmosphere of Pep Guardiola's farewell and clarifies the manager's 'not clever' comment, insisting he never meant it literally.
29 August 2026 Allan Arrives in Manchester as City Close in on Palmeiras Winger
Palmeiras winger Allan has arrived in Manchester to finalise his €40m move to City, while the club also chase Liverpool's Cody Gakpo before the window closes.
29 August 2026