£30m price tag, Rodri decision, De Bruyne question - Man City squad stocktake after major transfer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City completed their first summer signing on the eve of their pre-season tour of America. The long-awaited arrival of Savio was confirmed this week with the Brazil international arriving from sister club Troyes for an initial £21million.
He will be absent from the Stateside trip having featured in the Copa America but will join City's first team squad on his arrival rather than head off on loan.
That provides Pep Guardiola with another option on the flank with Savio offering direct dribbling similar to Jeremy Doku. City are unlikely to be prolific in the market and much of their future business will depend on whether there are any key departures. ALSO READ: £40m sensation shows Guardiola is doubling down on Grealish conundrum ALSO READ: City wait on fresh Ederson bid that could change transfer plans Ederson is wanted by Saudi Arabian clubs while Kevin De Bruyne has spoken of the temptation to move to the Saudi Pro League.
Speculation has linked Julian Alvarez with an unlikely move away while Kalvin Phillips will seek a transfer. A number of youngsters will be involved in pre-season amid a host of absent first-team players and several could be on the move this summer either on loan or in permanent deals.
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