Late drama in the summer transfer window and the truth behind Manchester City’s Luis Diaz conversation

The last two days in the summer transfer window have brought about the weird and wonderful, with expected late drama and reports of interest in a direct rival.

That’s what largely dominates the latest transfer round-up, with updates provided on two familiar names mentioned throughout the ongoing summer market, as well as the reality behind links to one of Liverpool’s star men in attack.

Following the 61st and 62nd days of the summer transfer window, here is everything you need to know in order to remain up to date with the latest Manchester City transfer news and rumours from across the globe!

Arrivals

Manchester City held ‘some informal discussions’ over the potential signing of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze towards the end of last week, although sources indicate that City are ‘casting their net far and wide’ as they consider bringing in a new face. (Sam Lee, The Athletic)

Manchester City believe Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes is still keen to join them. (Sam Lee, The Athletic)

The initial message coming out of Manchester City this time last week was that they are happy with what their current squad, but they are exploring the market for another player in case they can find somebody who meets their criteria. (Sam Lee, The Athletic)

There is no truth in reports claiming an agreement has been reached between Manchester City and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. (City Xtra)

Eberechi Eze has been discussed internally at Manchester City and there is now serious consideration going into a late approach. The Crystal Palace man is liked a lot by Pep Guardiola and has been green-lit as a top target by the manager. Those inside City believe the 26-year-old is open to the move. Palace would demand £60 million to even begin the conversation. (TEAMtalk)

Liverpool’s Luis Diaz has been evaluated by the Manchester City recruitment team. (TEAMtalk)

While Manchester City are very happy with the shape of the squad ahead of the new season, the club are targeting two signings before the end of the month if they can find the right players. A central midfielder is on the shopping list to come in this month, whilst the back-up striker role is another position the club are looking to reinforce. (Ben Ransom, Sky Sports)

Departures

Everton’s Sean Dyche has been an admirer of Kalvin Phillips since prior to his Manchester City move in 2022 and believes the midfielder could revive his Premier League career under his guidance. (Liverpool Echo)

Contract Renewals

Manchester City are ‘determined’ to extend Ruben Dias‘ contract until 2030. Talks are ongoing with Dias to be given assurances of becoming captain in future, as well as receiving a ‘handsome’ pay rise. (Steve Kay, FootballTransfers)

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)

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Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid (€75M potentially rising to €95 million through add-ons)

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

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)

Micah Hamilton to Middlesbrough (£2 million initial fee rising to £5 million, matching rights, buy-back, 25 per cent sell-on clause)

Alex Robertson to Cardiff City (£1M initial fee, 25 per cent sell-on clause)

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

Ben Knight to Real Murcia (Free, 20 per cent sell-on)

Callum Doyle to Norwich City (Season-long loan, loan fee paid)

Finley Burns to Hull City (Season-long loan, no buy option)

Mahamadou Susoho to Peteborough United (Season-long loan)

Luke Mbete to Northampton Town (Season-long loan)

Kian Breckin to Crewe Alexandra (Season-long loan)

Tomas Galvez to LASK (Season-long loan)

True Grant to Buxton (Season-long loan)

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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.