Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has agreed to a new contract extension that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. The 24-year-old Belgium international, who originally joined the club from Rennes for £55.4 million in 2023, made 48 appearances last season. His contributions, which included eight goals, were instrumental in helping the team secure both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup during Pep Guardiola’s final campaign as manager. Doku is the fourth player to commit to an extension this summer, following Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol, and Abdukodir Khusanov.
While Doku solidifies his future, midfielder Nico Gonzalez has addressed speculation regarding his own position at the club. Since arriving from Porto for £50 million last January, the 24-year-old has faced challenges in securing a consistent first-team role. Despite playing 41 times across all competitions last season—highlighted by a crucial winner in the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton—he has often rotated in and out of the starting lineup. Gonzalez has participated in pre-season friendlies against Inter Milan and the K-League XI, and he remains firm on his commitment to the club.
“I’m happy here,” Gonzalez stated when questioned about potential interest in his departure. “I don’t want to leave and I think the club wants me to stay. I haven’t seen anything but I’m happy here.” He emphasized his dedication to the team, noting that he tries to perform his best whenever given an opportunity, adding that his primary ambition is to win trophies, even if it means limited playing time.
As the second week of August approaches, Manchester City’s transfer activity has been relatively quiet. The club has signed only one major addition so far: England international Elliot Anderson, who arrived from Nottingham Forest for a club-record fee of £116 million. Anderson is viewed as a significant arrival, potentially filling the void left by Bernardo Silva, who joined Real Madrid following the expiration of his contract.
New head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on Tuesday that director of football Hugo Viana and chief executive Ferran Soriano have traveled to South Korea to join the squad for their pre-season tour. Maresca acknowledged that the club still needs to address certain areas in the transfer market. Despite the limited movement, senior sources at the club maintain a relaxed stance, expressing full trust in their established recruitment strategy.
The club’s hierarchy points to the success of previous January signings like Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi and Marc Guehi as evidence that their long-term planning remains effective. The current squad is characterized as a young and exciting group, with 20-year-old Brazilian Vitor Reis returning to the first-team fold following a successful season-long loan at Girona.
Regarding potential departures, the club is monitoring several situations. Midfielder Rodri has yet to sign a new contract and is reportedly attracting interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, while Tijjani Reijnders is a candidate for a move, with Nottingham Forest showing interest. Additionally, winger Savinho remains a subject of speculation, with Tottenham having explored a potential deal last month, though no agreement has been reached.
City’s management maintains that if any first-team players depart, they intend to secure suitable replacements. The club is currently exploring several targets, including Chelsea’s Pedro Neto, while negotiations are ongoing for Lille’s Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
Academy developments have also been noted, with teenage winger Jeremy Monga joining from Leicester, while goalkeeper Pierce Charles and winger Mathys Detourbet have been sent out on loan. Despite the lack of high-profile summer arrivals, there remains a sense of calm within the Etihad hierarchy as they refine their squad for the upcoming season.
Belgium international Doku joined City from Rennes for £55.4m in 2023 and sources have told Sport the 24-year-old will extend his stay at Etihad Stadium, with an official announcement expected next week.
There were suggestions City may look to let him leave after just 19 months at the club, but the player himself has dismissed such suggestions.
The fee paid to Nottingham Forest for the England international is a club record £116m, with the 23-year-old seemingly a replacement for Bernardo Silva, who departed at the end of his contract and joined Real Madrid.
“When I play I think I do a really good job.
