Manchester City prepares two big signings to close the transfer market

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05/09/26 16:00:00

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Manchester City has intensified contacts with Enzo Fernández's circle, midfielder from Chelsea, and started negotiations for Cody Gakpo, forward from Liverpool valued at 70 million euros. Both are requests from Enzo Maresca.

The board leading the planning under Enzo Maresca's orders aims to finalize both signings before the market closure to complement the squad along with the transfers of Ayyoub Bouaddi (95 million euros) and Allan Elias (40 million euros).

Daily Conversations for Enzo Fernández between Manchester City and Chelsea

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City's leadership holds daily calls with Javier Pastore, Fernández's representative, to keep the operation alive. Coach Enzo Maresca internally insists on the arrival of the Argentine midfielder, while Chelsea will only authorize his departure if they receive financial guarantees to reinvest in improving their squad before the deadline.

🚨🇦🇷 Manchester City plan to try again for Enzo Fernández after sales completed as top target wanted by Maresca.#MCFC in daily club to club contact with Enzo’s camp.

Chelsea could only consider to sell if they can improve their squad.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2026

Fernández remains a tactical priority for the Manchester midfield, awaiting the formal offer after pending exits from the team. Direct talks between clubs will determine the transfer's viability before the end of the summer period.

Negotiations with Liverpool for Cody Gakpo in the attacking line

Simultaneously, the sports management has inquired about the conditions to sign Gakpo, the 27-year-old Dutch international with 51 goals and 23 assists in 181 matches for Liverpool. After renewing his contract in August 2025 until 2030, Anfield set his price at 70 million euros through preliminary talks reported by Sky Sport Italia.

Manchester City interested in signing Cody Gakpo. No club to club contact at this stage.
It's inconceivable that Liverpool would even consider letting the Dutch forward leave unless they sign a minimum of two attackers prior to next week's transfer deadline.…

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 24, 2026

The forward scored 18 goals and had 7 assists in 49 matches during the 2024-25 season, with 3 goals in the 2026 World Cup and a goal this Sunday in the draw against Newcastle United. Despite Tottenham Hotspur's earlier attempt to sign him, Manchester City is progressing in talks with his agents to assess his fit in the offensive rotation.

Manchester City will present a formal offer to Chelsea for Fernández in the next 48 hours. In this meeting between executives, the Manchester officials will seek to finalize the operation's terms before making the definitive offer to Liverpool for Gakpo.

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