Man City are heading into the summer with a focus on the Club World Cup, but they also will need to ensure that they sign the right players before the start of the next season in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola will need to find a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is leaving this summer, and so have been linked to several world-class midfielders; they will have big shoes to fill after De Bruyne’s departure.
City won four Premier League titles in a row but were off the pace this season as they finished well behind leaders Liverpool. Guardiola’s side bounced back in style the last time the Reds were crowned champions with their victory in 2020-21 the first of their record-breaking run of four titles.
Let’s take a look at who have City been linked to, and how could their starting line-up look next season if the most recent transfer rumours are true...?
1. SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, gestures prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City FC at St Mary's Stadium on May 10, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
PROVING HIS POINT: Pep Guardiola is far from finished at Manchester City (Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele
2. GK - Ederson
Ederson is the first-choice goalkeeper, despite rumours that City could replace him with Porto's Diogo Costa this summer. | AFP via Getty Images
3. FB - Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves)
Man City are reportedly interested in signing Wolves' Ait-Nouri, according to Fabrizio Romano. This season he made 37 Premier League appearances, scoring four goals and providing seven assists. | AFP via Getty Images
4. CB - Ruben Dias
Dias is likely to stay at Man City this summer, he has been one of the constants in Pep Guardiola's starting XI this season. | AFP via Getty Images