Man City’s 2026 Transfer Window: Signings, Sales, Net Spend

Manchester City announced a £150.4m spend and £190.15m income during the 2026 summer transfer window, resulting in a net gain of £39.75m. The club secured high‑profile signings such as Elliot Anderson for £116m from Nottingham Forest and Mathys Detourbet for £21.4m from Troyes, while offloading players including Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid and Rodri to Barcelona for £65.4m.

Confirmed Signings

Manchester City spent £150.4m in 2026, bringing in five new players. Elliot Anderson, a central midfielder, joined from Nottingham Forest for £116m. Mathys Detourbet, a left‑winger, signed from Troyes for £21.4m. Jeremy Monga, another left‑winger, arrived from Leicester City for £10m. Pierce Charles, a goalkeeper, was signed from Sheffield Wednesday for £3m. Geronimo Rulli, a goalkeeper from Marseille, joined on an undisclosed fee.

Confirmed Departures

The club generated £190.15m in income, selling or loaning 23 players. Bernardo Silva left on a free transfer to Real Madrid. John Stones was released. John Stones was released. Jahmai Simpson‑Pusey moved to FC Köln for £4.75m. Manuel Akanji transferred to Inter Milan for £13m. Rodri joined Barcelona for £65.4m. Tijjani Reijnders moved to Al Qadsiah for £52m. James Trafford was sold to Leeds United for £40m. The club also loaned out Pierce Charles to Queens Park Rangers, Sverre Nypan to Lommel, Reigan Heskey to Köln, Spike Brits to Sutton United, Christian McFarlane to Leicester City, Divin Mubama to Southampton, Kalvin Phillips to Sheffield United, Emiliano Lawrence to Luton Town, Max Alleyne to Burnley, Finley Burns to Wigan Athletic on a free, Lakyle Samuel to Exeter City, and Charlie Gray to Wigan Athletic.

Financial Summary

The total spend for the window was £150.4m, while the income reached £190.15m, giving Manchester City a net gain of £39.75m. The club’s net spend was negative, reflecting a profitable transfer strategy.

Transfer Window Dates

The summer transfer window opened on Monday, 15 June 2026, and closed on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 11pm GMT.

Rumours

Current rumours include the potential arrival of Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth. Out‑side rumours involve James Trafford possibly moving to Newcastle United and Tijjani Reijnders to Atlético Madrid.