Bayern Munich and Tottenham are on the verge of a Manchester City transfer as the club prepares for £100m interest

Day 10 of the summer transfer window has come and gone as Manchester City face another week of business as pre-season draws ever closer.

Information on the future of Joshua Kimmich, who has been widely mentioned as a possible target for Etihad Stadium officials in their search for a replacement for Rodri, arrived on Sunday as the player continues his heroics with Germany at Euro 2024.

As for departures, today’s roundup includes a double update on the future of Bernardo Silva, while it appears Manchester City are bracing for a keen interest in up-and-coming Brazilian international Yan Couto.

As the number of completed days in the summer transfer window approaches double figures, here is your comprehensive summary of everything from the world of media rumours and the Manchester City market!

Arrivals

A separation between Bayern Munich and Joshua Kimmich A transfer now or next summer is becoming “increasingly likely” and both scenarios are open. The 29-year-old is ready to enter the last year of his contract and move on a free transfer in 2025. This means that Bayern is ready to sell this summer for suitable offers. Concrete talks are expected to take place after the European Championships. (Florian Plettenberg)

Only five top clubs are still in question for Joshua Kimmichboth now and in 2025: Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bruno Guimarães’ The £100m release clause is unlikely to be a problem for Manchester City when Pep Guardiola has indicated he sees him as a crucial player. Newcastle are bracing for an offer from City in the next few weeks and fear the worst as the situation unfolds. (Dean Jones, GiveMeSport)

Departures

Bernardo Silva will NOT join Barcelona this summer. The midfielder’s £50 million release clause in his Manchester City contract expires on June 30 and the La Liga club will not exercise it. (Luis Red)

Tottenham are planning a move to Yan Coutowith Manchester City demanding £40 million. While City look to make money off the Brazilian international, it is also possible that he leaves the club on loan. (The sun)

With a summer offer, Bayern Munich are looking to activate the £50 million release clause in Bernardo Silva’s contract and test Manchester City’s determination to keep the midfielder as well as the player’s desire to stay in the north-west. (Harry Pratt, Daily Star)

Contract extensions

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Confirmed deals

Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Southampton (£20 million purchase commitment)

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

Scott Carson has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City until the end of the 2024/2025 season.