Player releases social media statement on future issuing Manchester City blow as contract talks plotted for star

News on the subject of Manchester City and potential signings, departures, and contractual discussions have emerged over the course of the weekend.

Unfortunately for those wishing for big-name arrivals into Pep Guardiola’s squad, the only update concerned Bruno Guimaraes and the Brazilian midfielder releasing an update on his personal circumstances and club future on social media.

As for departures, there was plenty more to discuss, including comments issued on the future of Julian Alvarez, a confirmed first-team departure, and a major update on Ederson amid continuous links to the Saudi Pro League.

And it is the Brazilian goalkeeper who takes a place in the contractual updates in the latest edition of our news round-up, with Manchester City taking an ambitious stance concerning the 30-year-old in the remaining weeks of the summer market.

Following the 51st and 52nd days of the ongoing summer transfer window, here is everything you need to know to stay up to date with events at the Etihad Stadium and Manchester City!

Arrivals

James McAtee and Nico O’Reilly will become Manchester City first-team options for the 2024/25 season, confirms Pep Guardiola. (Press Conference)

Manchester City have completed a deal to sign 16-year-old midfielder, Ryan McAidoo following his exit from Chelsea’s Academy this summer. Having signed a long-term deal, he has become a marquee signing for City, as well as Thomas Krucken and Sam Fagbemi. (Official)

Bruno Guimaraes: “I’m very happy to be starting another season with this club that has done so much for me since my first day here. I’m glad to be back and more prepared than ever to have a brilliant season and to help Newcastle reach the highest possible position! Another dream has come true! Being the captain of this team is everything I’ve always dreamed of but never imagined! We’re in this together, and I’m sure I’ll be more dedicated than ever to this badge.” (X)

Departures

Yan Couto has joined Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan from Manchester City. BVB have an obligation to buy next summer for €30 million. (Official)

Pep Guardiola on Julian Alvarez‘s Manchester City future: “No news. I don’t have any news… Julian deserves now to take the time that he needs, to come back clean. Not just in the legs, especially stuff here [in the mind]. Because playing every three days in front of 55,000 people is so exhausting; for the responsibility, to do well…” (Press Conference)

Pep Guardiola on England managerial links: “I’m the manager of Man City, I’m here, I’m really pleased, and I cannot say anything. I don’t know where this came from, but I’m really satisfied here and we’ll see what happens…” (Press Conference)

Atlético Madrid are set to present a formal offer to Manchester City for Julian Alvarez of around €60 million. However, PSG have already made a superior formal offer to both City and the striker. While Alvarez’s future remains unresolved, an exit is increasingly feasible, and it is very likely he will change clubs this summer. Atleti and PSG are the only two clubs in the race, and there is nothing from Chelsea. (Gaston Edul, X)

Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez’s situation at Manchester City this summer. However, demands for a deal, including add-ons, of around £80 million for the striker would be ‘too rich’ for the North London club. (Simon Mullock, Mirror)

PSG have made a contract offer to Julian Alvarez, and have also started discussions with Manchester City to find out the feasibility of a deal. City are asking for around €70 million and €80 million. (Santi Aouna, X)

Discussions with Atletico Madrid over Julian Alvarez are centred around €55 million plus bonuses, bringing the total to €70 million. Manchester City are asking for £70 million plus £20 million, while Atleti are pessimistic about reaching an agreement under these conditions. Atleti have recently confirmed the signing of Alexander Sorloth, but are keen on recruiting Julian Alvarez in addition to the Norwegian. (Sam Lee, Guillermo Rai – The Athletic)

Pep Guardiola on Julian Alvarez: “Nothing to say (on Atletico Madrid talks). He’s our player and he’s coming back soon. When he comes back, I’ll hug him and congratulate him on Copa America and we’ll talk about the Olympics…” (Press Conference)

Julián Álvarez‘s agent will be in Europe next week to discuss with Manchester City, who are able to let him leave if the player wants to go, but only for an important fee. (Fabrizio Romano, X)

Everton are leading Aston Villa in the race to sign Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City this summer. (Pete O’Rourke, Football Insider)

A deal is now off for Ederson to Al-Ittihad, with the Saudi Arabian club completing the signing of Predrag Rajkovic from Mallorca. (Fabrizio Romano, X)

Callum Doyle will undergo a medical at Norwich on Monday ahead of completing a season-long loan move from Manchester City. (Connor Southwell, The Pink Un)

Contract Renewals

There are no issues with Ederson and Manchester City plan to open talks with the Brazilian over a new contract. City will look to put a deal on the table that will see the 30-year-old become one of the top paid goalkeepers in Europe. (Graeme Bailey, HITC)

Confirmed Deals

Savinho to Manchester City from Troyes (£21M potentially rising to £33.6M through add-ons)

Timeo Whisker to Manchester City Under-18s from Cardiff City Academy (Terms unknown)

Ryan McAidoo to Manchester City from Chelsea (Terms unknown)

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)

Yan Couto to Borussia Dortmund (Season-long loan, €30 million obligation to buy)

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.