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See the full story · 1 sourcesEnzo Maresca knows that his Manchester City squad needs further strengthening
Manchester City have signed four players so far this summer. Elliot Anderson, Pierce Charles, Jeremy Monga and Mathys Detourbet have all signed for City. However, only Elliot Anderson would be considered a first team signing for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. There remains work to be done in the transfer market for City to further strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad for the upcoming season. Enzl Maresca has acknowledged this when he spoke yesterday ahead of Manchester City’s first preseason friendly against Inter Milan, which takes place later today.
Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Manchester City remain on the lookout for further signings.
Speaking yesterday, in his first pre-game press conference as Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca confirmed that City remain in the market for further signings. Speaking on Manchester City’s plans, in terms of incoming players, Maresca explained: “ We are talking with Hugo and the club about some targets. It is a normal situation when the transfer window is open – anything can happen. For sure, we are going to do something but we are looking at different positions .”
Enzo Maresca’s squad only needs fine-tuning in specific areas, although that could change depending on who departs the club.
The areas that Manchester City are aiming to strengthen in the transfer market this summer are now well known. City needs another right-back, one or possibly two midfielders, and another winger. If they can succeed in filling those positions they will give Enzo Maresca the squad he desires to enter the 2026-27 season with. The summer transfer window isn’t due to close until Monday, September 1. So there is plenty of time remaining for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders to find the players they need.
However, Manchester City’s transfer plans may change depending on which players leave the club this summer. Depending on what happens with Rodri, City may need two midfielders. Any other positions they may need to bolster will depend on who else departs the club. It does seem that Manchester City’s squad is an unknown entity at this stage. It will likely only take shape once the summer transfer window closes.
Manchester City remain in the market for reinforcements for Enzo Maresca’s squad. The City manager confirmed this yesterday in Hong Kong. There is still a vast amount of time remaining in the summer transfer window for this requirement to be filled. It is now a question of who the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders will target to bolster the right-back and wing positions especially.
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