Manchester City consider shock transfer u-turn after Oscar Bobb injury as club look to capitalise on Liverpool’s failure

Liverpool could yet see Manchester City make a move to capitalise on their rejection from a primary transfer target this summer, according to the latest reports.

As part of an influx of transfer rumours concerning potential arrivals into the Etihad Stadium, the latest round of news has seen the Premier League champions tied to new big-name first-team stars, Academy prospects, and u-turns over existing loan deals.

Those updates are also accompanied by a further dosage of information concerning outgoings, as Kalvin Phillips closes in on a Premier League loan agreement, whilst two Academy starlets could be on their way out of the club on permanent arrangements.

Following the 63rd day of the ongoing summer transfer window, here is everything you need to know in order to stay up to date with the latest ongoings at Manchester City and their activity in the market!

Arrivals

Manchester City are deliberating their next moves in the transfer market following Oscar Bobb’s injury, mindful that Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Savinho are all still options in that area of the pitch. (Jack Gaughan, MailSport)

Manchester City have discussed the possibility of bringing in Claudio Echeverri this summer, despite the initial agreement being that he would remain in Argentina until January 2025. (Graeme Bailey, HITC)

Michael Zetterer was Manchester City’s number one replacement option in case Ederson had left the club this summer. (Fabrizio Romano, X)

Manchester City have discussed, in the last 48 hours, triggering the £60 million release clause of Eberechi Eze at Crystal Palace. The player’s agents are not ruling it out. (Tolmie’s Hairdoo, X)

Martin Zubimendi has been discussed as a potential Manchester City target, following the recent collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool. Pep Guardiola would still prefer Bruno Guimaraes over others, but just wants Manchester City business to be done. (Tolmie’s Hairdoo, X)

Manchester City are set to sign Divin Mubama following the striker’s exit from West Ham. Olympique Lyonnais and Famalicão were both in talks over a deal, but City have hijacked a move as they see Mubama as a homegrown player who could develop with the right pathway. Mubama will remain in Manchester this season, then potential head out on loan. (Fabrizio Romano, X)

Departures

Kalvin Phillips to Ipswich Town on a season-long loan, Here We Go. The loan agreement does not include an option to buy clause with medical tests now scheduled. (Fabrizio Romano, X)

Manchester City Academy midfielder Kane Taylor is set to re-join Aston Villa for a £750,000 transfer fee, with the Premier League champions also eligible to 25 per cent of any future transfer the player makes away from Villa Park. (Joe Bray, Manchester Evening News)

Ajax and Venezia are among a number of clubs interested in Joel Ndala, with Manchester City open to a permanent deal. (Simon Bajkowski, X)

Contract Renewals

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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.