Foden commits his future
Phil Foden has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester City (2). The 26-year-old posted after the announcement: "Plenty more successful years" (2). No more questions about where he fits in the post-Guardiola project. He is staying.
Doku next in line
Jeremy Doku is close to signing a long-term extension of his own (1). Sam Lee at The Athletic reports both Doku and Abdukodir Khusanov are set to agree terms through 2031 (1) (3). The club is locking down its core.
Bouaddi for £85m
City are confident of landing Lille midfielder Ayyoud Bouaddi for £85m (3). The 18-year-old was one of the breakout players at the World Cup. Personal terms are reportedly agreed (3). If it goes through, this is your marquee midfield signing of the summer.
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Record-breaking summer
City have signed their most expensive player ever this window (7). Chelsea, Tottenham, and Aston Villa have done the same. The money is flying around the Premier League and your club is right in the middle of it.
Chelsea raid the academy again
Morgan Rogers is gone. Chelsea paid £117m for him, adding to a collection that already includes Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Tosin Adarabioyo (5). That is six City academy graduates Chelsea have signed. The pipeline keeps producing, and Chelsea keep paying.
Warhurst to Northampton
Matty Warhurst has completed a permanent move to Northampton Town for £100,000, with a sell-on clause included (6). Another academy departure, this one at the other end of the fee scale.
Top World Cup performer out indefinitely
The player described as City's best at the World Cup will be sidelined for an unknown period (4). No name has been confirmed yet, but the timing is rough with the season approaching. More when the club speaks.
Fan reactions
The Doku and Khusanov contract news has settled the mood on the subreddit. Most fans see locking both down until 2031 as exactly the right move heading into the Maresca era. The Rodri back surgery story is also circulating, with a thread on r/soccer confirming he will go under the knife with no return date set. Read the full contract discussion here.
