Savinho, Tomas Galvez, Alex Robertson, Callum Doyle

Yes, you read that right. Manchester City finally announced their first arrival of the 2024 summer transfer window on Thursday!

A glamorous unveiling by Brazil international Savinho sent Manchester City fans into a frenzy on social media as the club secured the signing of their new number 26, taking over from Riyad Mahrez, who left for Saudi Arabia in the summer past.

But the main stream of stories has centered around potential departures, with talk of two other loan deals emerging this week, but not until after the upcoming pre-season tour of the United States – which starts early next week.

After Day 35 of the summer transfer window and the first confirmed arrival in Manchester City’s first team squad, here’s everything you need to know to stay up to date with the latest happenings around the Etihad Stadium.

arrivals

Savinho signed a five-year contract at Manchester City until the summer of 2029 in a deal worth an initial £21m for Savio, which could rise to £33.6m with add-ons. (Official)

Timaeus Whisker joined Manchester City from Cardiff City and will play for the under-18s. (Official, TheSecretScout)

Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City have tried everything to sign the FC Barcelona midfielder, Guille Fernandez. The 16-year-old will however continue at Barça for three more seasons and has never wanted to meet with other clubs to discuss his future. (Toni Juanmarti, X)

Manchester City is in first place to sign young talents Xavier Parker from West Ham United for their Academy. City are confident of doing so, beating many top English clubs to his signature. (Fabrizio Romano, X)

Departures

Tomas Galvez has agreed to join LASK on loan, with the 19-year-old set to leave Manchester City once he returns from his pre-season tour in the United States. (Pete O’Rourke, Football Insider)

Cardiff City have registered an interest in the Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson. The Championship side prefer a permanent deal, however City were considering whether a new contract and another loan would be a better fit. (Glenn Williams, WalesOnline)

Callum Doyle is in line for a call-up to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad for the US pre-season tour. On City’s return to the UK ahead of the Community Shield, Doyle could go on loan to Norwich City with no obligation to buy. (Joe Bray, Manchester Evening News)

Contract renewals

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Confirmed offers

Savinho to Manchester City from Troyes (£21m which could rise to £33.6m through add-ons)

Timaeus Whisker at Manchester City Under-18s from Cardiff City Academy (terms unknown)

Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Southampton (obligation to buy £20m)

Liam Delap to Ipswich Town (£15m could rise to £20m via add-ons, 20% sell-on clause, buy-back clause)

Sergio Gomez to Real Sociedad (€10m permanent transfer, 30% sell-on clause)

Lewis Fiorini to Stockport County (£300,000 which could rise to £1 million)

True Grant to Buxton (season-long loan)

Stefan Ortega signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Scott Carson signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City until the end of the 2024/25 season.