Manchester City eye major contract renewal for duo as club registers interest in want-away midfielder

On a day when an official announcement was expected for Manchester City’s first signing of the summer transfer window, there were updates in all other areas.

While an official club announcement may not have arrived, Savio can be confirmed to be in Manchester this week, spotted out on a shopping trip at Harvey Nichols in the city centre, alongside his representatives.

On the subject of another Brazilian, the latest round-up brings about an update on the future of Kayky, whilst Julian Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips also get their respective mentions and updates today.

And finally Wednesday also brought about fresh information on the contract renewals front, with two of Pep Guardiola’s most important stars being eyed for renewals by Manchester City hierarchy figures.

After day 34 of the ongoing summer transfer window, here is your daily and comprehensive coverage of everything being reported around Manchester City’s market activity!

Arrivals

Savio has arrived in Manchester to finalise his City contract, undergo medical tests, and complete in-house club media duties.

Departures

Manchester City are trying to find a loan opportunity for Kayky in Europe, with a return to Brazil practically ruled out. (Rômulo Giacomin, X)

The chances of Pep Guardiola taking the vacant England job appear remote, while he is also not expected to decide his Manchester City future for several months. The FA would also struggle to match Guardiola’s current salary, believed to be close to £20 million-a-season. (Dan Kilpatrick, Evening Standard)

Atlético Madrid will try until the end for Julian Alvarez and hope that Manchester City would accept a loan with obligation and payment in instalments, like Ferran Torres to Barcelona. (Javi Gómara, Mundo Deportivo)

If Atlético Madrid sign Artem Dovbyk, this would not mean that the Julián Álvarez dream is over. The club will fight until the end to sign the Argentine striker. (David Medina, Marca)

Everton have ‘registered their interest’ in Kalvin Phillips, and are considering bringing the midfielder to Goodison Park as a replacement for the outgoing Amadou Onana. The Merseyside club are yet to make any formal offer, although Sean Dyche is willing to help ‘revive’ the player’s career. (Football Insider)

Contract Renewals

Erling Haaland remains very happy at Manchester City and the club are now making his contract renewal a top priority. (Tolmie’s Hairdoo, X)

Manchester City has a list of contract renewal priorities and Rodri is wanted to be completed before the end of 2024. (Tolmie’s Hairdoo, X)

Other

Manchester City are set to make up to around £2.5 million from the sale of Arijanet Muric to Ipswich due to a sell-on clause negotiated with Burnley. (Mike Minay, X)

Confirmed Deals

No confirmed signings

Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Southampton (£20M obligation to buy)

Liam Delap to Ipswich Town (£15M potentially rising to £20M through add-ons, 20 per cent sell-on clause, buy-back clause)

Sergio Gomez to Real Sociedad (€10M permanent transfer, 30 per cent sell-on clause)

Lewis Fiorini to Stockport County (£300,000 potentially rising to £1 million)

True Grant to Buxton (Season-long loan)

Stefan Ortega has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Scott Carson has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City until the end of the 2024/2025 season.