Diogo Costa (Porto)
April 2025
Manchester City are advancing talks to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as Ederson’s future becomes uncertain. Costa has a £63m release clause, though City hope to land him for around £50m.
Ederson has attracted Saudi interest, while backup Ortega is wanted by Leverkusen. City’s goalkeeper reshuffle depends on Costa’s valuation and Porto’s willingness to negotiate.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Manchester City)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Manchester City have emerged as frontrunners to sign Forest captain Gibbs-White, who has contributed 12 goals this season and is seen as a realistic alternative to Florian Wirtz.
With Wirtz’s future still undecided amid Real Madrid and Bayern Munich interest, City could move for Gibbs-White but may face competition from Liverpool and Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
April 2025, ahead of summer transfer window
Warns Man City could lose out on top transfer targets if they fail to qualify for Champions League
City currently sit 5th in the Premier League and are battling for a UCL spot, which Guardiola says heavily influences player decisions
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
April 2025
MLS side Chicago Fire have approached Kevin De Bruyne with a free transfer offer as the 33-year-old prepares to leave Manchester City this summer.
De Bruyne will consider options from MLS and Saudi Arabia. Chicago hope their project convinces the Belgian, who has 192 goal contributions in 282 Premier League games.
Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), João Félix (Chelsea)
April 2025
Benfica are targeting summer returns for academy graduates Bernardo Silva (Man City) and João Félix (Chelsea, on loan at AC Milan).
Silva, under contract until 2026, has a €50M release clause that Benfica hope to negotiate down. Félix has underperformed on loan at Milan, and Benfica aim to secure him ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)
April 2025
Pep Guardiola confirmed Ilkay Gundogan’s contract at Manchester City has automatically extended by one year after reaching a set appearance milestone, now marking his 43rd game of the season.
Gundogan rejoined City on a one-year deal from Barcelona with a clause for extension based on appearances. Guardiola praised his impact, likening it to the form that helped City win the treble.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Bayern Munich are in advanced talks with Florian Wirtz’s family as they look to beat Man City in a record transfer race.
Bayern want to make Wirtz their marquee signing, holding several discussions with his camp, although Bayer Leverkusen have yet to agree on a contract extension.
Kyle Walker (AC Milan)
Summer 2025
Kyle Walker will leave Man City this summer even if AC Milan don’t activate their buy option after his loan ends.
Milan’s final call will be made after hiring a new sporting director, while City are eyeing Udogie and Cambiaso as replacements.
Kyle Walker (AC Milan)
Summer 2025 (ahead of transfer window)
AC Milan are yet to decide whether to sign Kyle Walker permanently, despite his regular role since joining on loan. However, it’s confirmed he will not return to Manchester City.
Milan will wait to appoint a new sporting director before triggering Walker’s €5m buy option. Regardless of Milan’s choice, Walker’s time at City is over, with the club eyeing Rayo Vallecano’s Andrei Ratiu as a replacement.
Manchester City
April 2025
Manchester City have frozen general admission and single-match ticket prices for the 2025–26 season following fan backlash over recent increases and a controversial third-party ticketing partnership.
The decision follows protests from supporters, including a coordinated delay in entering the stadium vs. Leicester, and an open letter from seven fan groups. The club engaged in talks with its fan council, “City Matters,” and described the outcome as part of a “positive and constructive dialogue.”
