Manchester City pursue Enzo Fernandez and Cody Gakpo before transfer window closes

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Manchester City pursue Enzo Fernandez and Cody Gakpo before transfer window closes
Summary

Manchester City are evaluating squad changes as the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion. The club has opened discussions with Liverpool regarding a potential deal for attacker Cody Gakpo, with an £85 million offer reportedly under consideration. Concurrently, Enzo Fernandez has been linked to a transfer to the Etihad Stadium following his absence from Chelsea's match against Brighton on Sunday. Manager Enzo Maresca faces pressure to restructure his roster following several departures earlier this summer, including Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, and Tijjani Reijnders. Elsewhere, Everton are in talks to bring Jack Grealish back on a loan agreement. The England international, who spent last season at Goodison Park, prefers a return to Everton over an offer from Aston Villa. Finalizing these moves remains complex as clubs negotiate contract terms and replacement options before the deadline.

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  • Manchester City initiated talks with Liverpool to sign Cody Gakpo for approximately £85 million.
  • Enzo Fernandez is linked to Manchester City after missing Chelsea's recent match against Brighton.
  • Everton are pursuing a loan deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club.
  • Manchester City's squad has seen the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, and Tijjani Reijnders.
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  • 10:11 AMYahoo SportsBusy end to the window at Man City?
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Enzo Fernandez missed Chelsea's win over Brighton on Sunday and his future is under increasing uncertainty, having been linked with a big-money move to Manchester City. Enzo Maresca worked with the Argentina midfielder at Chelsea and needs to bolster his ranks following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders this summer. City have opened talks with Liverpool about signing attacker Cody Gakpo and the Netherlands international is open to the move.

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