Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
August 2025
Everton have agreed a season-long loan for Grealish with a £50m option to buy next summer. The England winger made just seven league starts last season, falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola. He joins David Moyes’ squad seeking more game time and a career revival.
Rodri (Manchester City)
August 2025
Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri has suffered a new setback at the Club World Cup after returning from an ACL injury, delaying his full recovery until September. City struggled last season without Rodri, finishing third and trophyless. His absence at the start of the new campaign poses another major challenge for Guardiola’s side.
Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)
July 2025
Manchester City have officially parted ways with director of football Txiki Begiristain, ending a 13-year era in which the club secured 21 major trophies under his guidance. Begiristain, who helped bring in Pep Guardiola, announced his departure in October 2024, with Hugo Viana of Sporting CP stepping in. City will release a feature film titled A Farewell to Txiki this September to honour his legacy.
Vitor Reis (Manchester City)
July 2025
Manchester City are considering loaning 19-year-old centre-back Vitor Reis to Girona, with several clubs showing interest. The Brazilian joined City from Palmeiras in January for £29.6m.
Reis has only made four appearances since joining and is expected to go out on loan for development. Girona, under the City Football Group umbrella, are leading the race for the defender.
James Trafford (Manchester City)
July 2025
Manchester City have re-signed 21-year-old goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley on a five-year deal with an optional sixth year. He will now compete with Ederson for the starting role at the Etihad.
Trafford said returning to City had always been his dream after joining the club at 12. City’s director of football praised his attributes and said he’s among the most promising young keepers in English football.
James McAtee (Manchester City)
July 2025
Nottingham Forest had a £25m bid for James McAtee rejected by Manchester City. The 21-year-old midfielder is in the final year of his contract and is attracting interest from top European clubs.
City consider McAtee more valuable, especially after signing Rayan Cherki (Lyon), who will compete for the same role. McAtee’s camp has also held talks in Germany, with Frankfurt and Dortmund monitoring closely.
James Trafford (Burnley F.C.)
July 2025
Manchester City will re-sign James Trafford from Burnley after triggering their matching clause, nullifying Newcastle’s agreement. The fee is £27m, thanks to a sell-on discount.
Trafford, 22, left City for £14m in 2023. He’ll now compete with Ederson for the no.1 role under Guardiola. A five-year deal plus one-year option is agreed. Trafford has permission for a medical and rejoins City as a long-term investment.
Ederson (Manchester City)
July 2025
Manchester City want to keep Ederson despite reported Galatasaray interest. The Turkish club are reportedly confident of a deal and have verbally agreed terms with the keeper’s agent, though no official approach has been made.
Ederson denied exit rumours, saying he’s focused on winning more titles with City. Guardiola won’t block exits, but the decision lies with Ederson, who currently says his “head is here.” City won’t entertain a move unless he pushes for one.
James Trafford (Burnley)
July 2025
Manchester City are in talks with Burnley to re-sign goalkeeper James Trafford, aiming to negotiate below their £40m buy-back clause. Trafford originally joined Burnley in 2023 and is now being pursued by multiple clubs.
With City showing renewed interest, Burnley would need a replacement if Trafford departs. City’s Stefan Ortega is among the names Burnley are evaluating. Newcastle have also previously shown interest in Trafford.
