Manchester City Transfer News: Latest Signings, Departures & Rumours 2026/27

Manchester City transfer news for the 2026/27 season reflects a major squad rebuild under Enzo Maresca. City added Enzo Fernández, Iliman Ndiaye, Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and several other new players while long-serving figures including Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Rodri departed.

Last updated: 8 September 2026. The Premier League summer window has closed, so the completed transfer tables below are separated from post-window rumours and possible January targets.

For the current team after the transfer window, see SportPesa Kenya’s Manchester City squad and the broader Manchester City season page.

Latest Manchester City transfer news today

Manchester City finished the summer strongly. Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye arrived on deadline day after Elliot Anderson, Geronimo Rulli, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Allan Elias had already joined Enzo Maresca’s first-team group. Jeremy Monga also arrived from Leicester City, while goalkeeper Pierce Charles was signed from Sheffield Wednesday and immediately loaned to Queens Park Rangers for 2026/27.

The freshest post-window rumour concerns Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Baena. Current reports say City are monitoring the Spain international, but a January move is not currently expected. There is no confirmed agreement or done deal for Baena.

For major completed deals across the wider market, use SportPesa Kenya’s Football Transfers 2026 tracker.

Manchester City new signings 2026/27

Elliot Anderson

Anderson joined from Nottingham Forest after an outstanding World Cup with England. The midfielder gives City energy, ball-carrying and control in central areas and has taken the No.5 shirt.

Geronimo Rulli

Rulli returned to Manchester City from Marseille on a two-year deal. The Argentina international adds experience behind Gianluigi Donnarumma and gives Maresca another senior goalkeeper.

Ayyoub Bouaddi

Bouaddi joined from Lille on a five-year contract. The Morocco international is one of the youngest high-level midfielders in Europe and adds another long-term option in City’s rebuilt engine room.

Allan Elias

Allan arrived from Palmeiras on a five-year deal. The Brazilian can play as a winger, midfielder or second striker and adds another direct attacking profile.

Iliman Ndiaye

Ndiaye joined from Everton on a five-year contract. The Senegal international can play wide or centrally and became City’s new No.7 after completing his deadline-day move.

Enzo Fernandez

Fernandez joined from Chelsea on a five-year contract. The Argentina international adds passing range, pressing, leadership and goal threat to a midfield that changed significantly during the summer.

Jeremy Monga is another long-term attacking addition after arriving from Leicester City. Pierce Charles also signed a five-year City contract, but the Northern Ireland goalkeeper will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at QPR.

Anderson was also featured in SportPesa Kenya’s Top 10 Premier League summer transfers after his move from Nottingham Forest.

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Manchester City departures 2026/27

The scale of the rebuild is clear from the names that left. Bernardo Silva moved to Real Madrid after nine years at City, while John Stones joined Inter after a decade at the Etihad. Rodri moved to Barcelona, Nathan Ake joined Fenerbahce, and Tijjani Reijnders left for Al Qadsiah.

City also sold Savinho to Tottenham, Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle United and James Trafford to Leeds United. Those departures created space for a younger and differently balanced squad under Maresca.

Manchester City loan departures 2026/27

Marmoush and Akanji both moved out on loan after featuring regularly for City in previous seasons. Grealish returned to Everton for a second successive loan campaign, while Phillips returned to Sheffield United. Alleyne joined Burnley to gain regular senior minutes.

How Manchester City’s 2026 transfers changed the squad

City’s summer business changed the centre of the team most dramatically. Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez all left, while Anderson, Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez arrived. That is a major turnover in midfield personnel in the first summer after Pep Guardiola’s departure.

The attacking group also changed. Ndiaye and Allan arrived, while Savinho left permanently and Marmoush moved to Tottenham on loan. Erling Haaland remains the focal point of the attack, with Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo and Jeremy Doku among the established supporting options.

The rebuilt squad is now competing in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, with Maresca beginning his first full season in charge.

Manchester City transfer rumours and next targets

The summer window is closed, but transfer reporting has already moved towards January and the longer-term 2027 market. Alex Baena is the clearest current Manchester City rumour appearing in the live search results.

City are reported to be monitoring the Atletico Madrid midfielder, but the same reporting says a January move is unlikely. Baena should therefore be treated as a possible future target rather than a confirmed signing.

This section should be refreshed as credible stories change. Completed deals belong in the tables above; rumours should remain labelled as rumours until Manchester City, the selling club or another authoritative source confirms a transfer.

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Manchester City transfer news FAQs

Who did Manchester City sign in summer 2026?

Manchester City signed Jeremy Monga, Elliot Anderson, Pierce Charles, Geronimo Rulli, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Allan Elias, Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez during the 2026 summer window.

Who were Manchester City’s deadline-day signings in 2026?

Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye completed deadline-day moves, with Allan Elias also arriving immediately before the final day of the window.

Who left Manchester City in 2026?

Major permanent exits included Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Nathan Ake, James Trafford, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders, Savinho and Nico Gonzalez. Several other players left on loan.

Where did Rodri go after Manchester City?

Rodri joined Barcelona in August 2026 after seven seasons at Manchester City.

Did Enzo Fernandez sign for Manchester City?

Yes. Manchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on a five-year contract running to 2031.

Did Manchester City sign Iliman Ndiaye?

Yes. Ndiaye joined from Everton on a five-year contract and became City’s No.7.

Are Manchester City signing Alex Baena?

There is no confirmed deal. City are reported to be monitoring Baena, but current reporting says a January move is unlikely.

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Conclusion

Manchester City transfer news for 2026/27 reflects one of the club’s biggest squad changes in years. Anderson, Rulli, Bouaddi, Allan, Ndiaye, Enzo Fernandez, Monga and Charles were signed, while several experienced players left permanently or on loan.

The summer window is closed, so attention now turns to the January market and longer-term targets. Alex Baena is part of the current rumour cycle, but no deal has been confirmed. SportPesa Kenya will keep confirmed transfers separate from reports as new developments emerge.