Manchester City active in summer transfer window

Manchester City is actively managing several high-profile transfer movements as the summer window progresses. Manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed the club intends to be “busy” before the August 31 deadline, noting that the team has clear objectives for new signings.

Key developments include the pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with reports indicating personal terms have been agreed upon and club-to-club talks are in the final stages. Additionally, Barcelona is reportedly preparing a third and final offer for Rodri, though City has already rejected multiple bids for the midfielder.

Regarding departures and completed deals, James Trafford has joined Leeds United in a club-record move worth an initial £40m plus £5m in add-ons. John Stones has departed for Inter Milan as a free agent following the expiration of his contract. On the incoming side, City has secured Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116m and signed 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester for £10m plus add-ons. Gerónimo Rulli has also returned to the club on a permanent deal from Marseille.