It was an unusual transfer window for Manchester City. A transformative one.
Under Pep Guardiola, City have tended to make gradual change to their squad but the past summer called for a rejuvenation of the side. Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips, Manuel Akanji, Sergio Gomez and Stefan Ortega were all signed.
Such a high number of arrivals meant that they had to be offset by significant departures. City were easily in profit across the window as they waved goodbye to four stars who have played a key role in their recent success and a host of talented youngsters.
