Manchester City have officially entered the race to sign Cody Gakpo, the 27-year-old forward currently playing for Liverpool. According to BBC Sport Football, the champions are looking to bolster their attacking options but face competition from Tottenham who are also working on a deal to secure the Dutch international. Gakpo currently has a long term contract at Anfield that runs until 2030, making a potential move a challenge for any club involved.
In other transfer news from the Etihad club, Manchester City have made a significant breakthrough in the midfield. The club has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Brazilian side Palmeiras to sign Allan. The 22-year-old midfielder is expected to move to England for a fixed fee of £34m plus £2m in add-ons. This move represents a strategic investment to add depth to the squad as the season intensifies. n While the focus remains on Gakpo and Allan, other Premier League clubs are moving quickly. Newcastle have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City to sign the 24-year-old Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez. The Magpies are set to pay £47m plus £3m in add-ons for the deal. Additionally, Newcastle have submitted an offer worth 40m euros (£34.2m) for 21-year-old Lille prospect Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
The wider transfer market continues to see significant activity across the divisions. Manchester United are reportedly confident of signing 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal. The youngster, who can operate at both left-back and midfield, is being valued by Arsenal at more than £50m. Meanwhile, Chelsea have seen three bids rejected for 23-year-old Alex Scott of Bournemouth, while Hull have submitted a 21m euro (£17.9m) offer for Union Berlin's Ilyas Ansah.
Further up Europe, AC Milan are considering a move for 28-year-old Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United. In the lower leagues, Coventry have agreed to a £6m deal to sign 33-year-old Ethan Pinnock from Brentford, and 30-year-old Dele Alli has been offered a one-year contract by Monza after leaving Como in September 2025.
On the pitch, tactical shifts saw Omar Marmoush was named on the bench for Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth. However, the squad faces changes as Savinho is set to join Tottenham in a deal worth up to £85m, having undergone a medical last week.
Manchester City current season stats
| Player | Position | Age | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Gakpo | Forward | 27 | 0 |
| Allan | Midfielder | 22 | 0 |
| Savinho | Forward | - | 0 |
| Omar Marmoush | Forward | - | 0 |
With the transfer window still open, Manchester City are navigating a complex market to ensure their squad remains competitive for all available trophies. The pursuit of Gakpo remains a priority despite the competition.
