Rayan Cherki (Lyon > Manchester City)
June 2025
Manchester City have signed French midfielder Rayan Cherki for £34m on a five-year deal, with the 21-year-old set to feature at the Club World Cup.
Cherki joins after a strong season at Lyon, where he tallied 12 goals and 20 assists. He made his France debut last week, scoring and assisting vs. Spain.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
Ahead of 2025/26 season
Newcastle are exploring a season-long loan for Jack Grealish, who’s been left out of Man City’s Club World Cup squad and appears to be out of favour under Pep Guardiola.
Eddie Howe is keen on the winger but won’t pursue a permanent deal due to Grealish’s high wages. Newcastle must find a salary solution to secure the move.
Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolverhampton Wanderers > Manchester City)
Deal expected to finalize by Tuesday
Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves in a deal worth up to £36.3m, with plans to include him in the Club World Cup squad.
City will pay an initial £31m with add-ons. Ait-Nouri will discuss personal terms and undergo a medical before the Club World Cup squad deadline..
Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan > Manchester City)
Medical expected on Sunday, June 9, 2025
Manchester City have agreed a €55 million (£46.3m) deal to sign Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on a five-year contract. The Dutch midfielder scored 15 goals last season in Serie A.
Reijnders emerged as Milan’s top-performing midfielder amid a poor team campaign. With Kevin De Bruyne departing, he will add fresh firepower to Guardiola’s midfield.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
June 4, 2025
Grealish is expected to be excluded from Man City’s 35-man Club World Cup squad for the USA tournament.
Sky Sports reports his omission is likely; with two years left on his deal, City may consider a loan later due to his £100m valuation.
Rayan Cherki (Lyon)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Manchester City are progressing toward a verbal agreement with Lyon’s Rayan Cherki. While no formal offer has been submitted yet, City are expected to act swiftly once final details are clarified.
Cherki is open to joining Pep Guardiola’s squad, and negotiations with his representatives are ongoing. With Lyon open to selling, City are preparing an official bid within days to secure the creative forward.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
Final Premier League matchday vs Fulham
Jack Grealish was left out of Manchester City’s squad for the final match of the season, sparking renewed speculation over his future. Pep Guardiola confirmed the omission was purely a selection decision and admitted Grealish may need a fresh start elsewhere if he wants regular football.
Guardiola said Grealish, who joined City for £100m in 2021, “needs to play every three days” but hasn’t done so this season or last. Despite calling him an “unbelievable player,” Guardiola said the club and player will now assess what’s next.
James McAtee (Manchester City)
Summer 2025
Manchester City’s James McAtee is open to a move away this summer with his contract expiring in 2026. Leverkusen, Forest, and Dortmund are among interested clubs. He has not been offered a new deal and may look for regular minutes elsewhere.
After being retained in January, McAtee is again attracting interest, especially from clubs who admire his versatility and attacking ability. City may begin contract talks post-season, but with Guardiola pushing for a trimmed squad, a transfer is now more likely.
All 20 Football Associations of Club World Cup teams
June 1–10, 2025
A special transfer window will open for all 20 Football Associations involved in the 32-team Club World Cup, allowing clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea to buy and sell players during that period.
The window, agreed to by participating nations, is designed to facilitate squad changes ahead of the tournament. Deals like Dean Huijsen’s £50m move from Bournemouth to Real Madrid are already being finalized under this provision.
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
May 2025
Kevin De Bruyne will soon decide his next move with his family after leaving Manchester City. Napoli have submitted a contract proposal and are ready to finalise a deal, while MLS side Chicago Fire still have an offer on the table.
The 33-year-old is weighing up competing offers as he considers whether to stay in Europe with Napoli or move to the United States. A decision is expected shortly.
