According to The Guardian, Manchester City have been a joy to watch but they became detached from their roots | Philipp Lahm. — the source does not say this

05 · transfer

Transfers & Values

“Which Manchester City players could be sold, and what are the key players worth?”

We estimate Rico Lewis's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Joško Gvardiol's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

Transfermarkt values Gianluigi Donnarumma at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Gianluigi Donnarumma is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Joško Gvardiol at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Joško Gvardiol is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Nico O'Reilly at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Nico O'Reilly is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Marcus Bettinelli's contract runs until .

Mateo Kovačić's contract runs until .

Removed in checking (1)

According to The Guardian, Iliman Ndiaye has been linked with a move away from Manchester City. — the source does not say this

06 · scout

Recruitment

“Where should Manchester City strengthen, and who fits?”

Manchester City's biggest squad need is .

Counted by where they start, Manchester City's options for goalkeeper add up to players, leaving veterans aside.

A squad carries players for goalkeeper.

Manchester City's best option for goalkeeper is .

The last of Manchester City's regular starters at goalkeeper is .

The last of Manchester City's regular starters at goalkeeper averages league goals and assists per full match.

The last of Manchester City's regular starters at goalkeeper has a market value of .

Manchester City's best option for goalkeeper has a market value of .

At the squads closest to Manchester City in strength, the best option for goalkeeper is typically worth . of Manchester City's options for goalkeeper, counted by where they start, are veterans.

Dream target: Joan García (FC Barcelona), who is years old.

Joan García plays for .

Joan García averages league goals per full match.

Joan García averages league assists per full match.

Joan García has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Joan García's comparison is within .

Joan García's stronger foot is his .

Joan García stands centimetres tall.

Joan García has won international caps.

Joan García starts at .

In the matches on record for the past year, Joan García played minutes.

Joan García has a market value of .

Our fair-fee estimate for Joan García is (likely between and ).

We project Joan García to play of Manchester City's minutes.

Dream target: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion), who is years old.

Bart Verbruggen plays for .

Bart Verbruggen averages league goals per full match.

Linked in the press · most credible and most reported first · rumours, not facts · how sources compare

Cody Gakpo · Liverpool FC
Manchester City have been linked with Cody Gakpo. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Heat
independent outlet, reports since (The Guardian)
Reality
We put this move at in a window (Liverpool FC selling him , Manchester City the buyer if he goes ). months left on his contract. Liverpool FC have sold players for a fee since .
Track record
- : the same source linked Alessandro Bastoni with Man City; he .
- : the same source linked Elliot Anderson with Man City; he .
Tim Iroegbunam · Hull City
Manchester City have been linked with Tim Iroegbunam. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Heat
independent outlet, reports since (The Guardian)
Reality
We put this move at in a window (Hull City selling him , Manchester City the buyer if he goes ). months left on his contract. Hull City have sold players for a fee since .
Track record
- : the same source linked Alessandro Bastoni with Man City; he .
- : the same source linked Elliot Anderson with Man City; he .

Biggest need: goalkeeper

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Joan García
Club
FC Barcelona
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for FC Barcelona in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Gianluigi Donnarumma () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Manchester City's minutes. Market value .
Bart Verbruggen
Club
Brighton & Hove Albion
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Brighton & Hove Albion in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Gianluigi Donnarumma () for a starting place. The second most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Manchester City's minutes. Market value .
Gregor Kobel
Club
Borussia Dortmund
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for Borussia Dortmund in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Gianluigi Donnarumma () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Manchester City's minutes. Market value .

Hidden gems · young, rising

Robin Risser
Club
RC Lens
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm
Why · That is more than Gianluigi Donnarumma, the last of Manchester City's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of RC Lens's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Mike Penders
Club
Chelsea FC
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · left-footed · cm · injury risk
Why · He would compete with Gianluigi Donnarumma () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Chelsea FC's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Robin Roefs
Club
Sunderland AFC
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · He would compete with Gianluigi Donnarumma () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Sunderland AFC's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Second need: defensive midfield

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Aleksandar Pavlovic
Club
Bayern Munich
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · two-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for Bayern Munich in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Elliot Anderson () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Manchester City's minutes. Market value .
Ryan Gravenberch
Club
Liverpool FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for interceptions, the top for share of duels won and the top for passes ( league season). Next to Elliot Anderson, the last of Manchester City's regular starters there (a ball-winning midfielder), he would add interceptions: he is ahead of of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for it, Elliot Anderson ahead of . Closest in style: J. Cardoso. The second most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Manchester City's minutes. Market value .
Adam Wharton
Club
Crystal Palace
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A deep-lying playmaker: in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for interceptions and the top for chances created ( league season). He would compete with Elliot Anderson, the last of Manchester City's regular starters there (a ball-winning midfielder), for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Manchester City's minutes. Market value .

Hidden gems · young, rising

Kobbie Mainoo
Club
Manchester United
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · He would compete with Elliot Anderson () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Manchester United's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Marc Bernal
Club
FC Barcelona
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Elliot Anderson () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Barcelona's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Jobe Bellingham
Club
Borussia Dortmund
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Elliot Anderson () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Borussia Dortmund's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Price is our fair fee for Manchester City today; the likely range is where most fees for players like him have landed. Wages are not shown: no free source publishes them.

Injury risk is rated for players in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1; Eredivisie has too little injury data to rate; other leagues have none.

Removed in checking (2)

According to The Guardian, Manchester City have been linked with Estêvão. — the source does not say this
Joan García has [number] months left on his contract. — only one source so far