Manchester City transfer targets summer 2026: £105m bid prepared for PSG star?

After securing two major January signings in the form of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi, will Manchester City push the boat out again this summer?

Pep Guardiola cannot accuse the City board of not backing him over the past 12 months, but the Spaniard is still struggling to get this current crop of City players to the levels of those that came before.

In this article, we have comprehensively gathered all of the reported Manchester City transfer targets for the summer window, as the Cityzens look at potentially strengthening their squad further ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Joao Neves pictured in action for PSG — City are reportedly preparing a £105m bid for PSG midfielder Joao Neves – Photo by IMAGO

Manchester City transfer targets summer 2026

Manchester City transfer targets

Current club

Estimated fee*

Joao Neves

Paris Saint-Germain

£95m

Sandro Tonali

Newcastle United

£69m

Elliot Anderson

Nottingham Forest

£52m

Jesus Rodriguez

Como

£26m

Nico Paz

Como

£56m

Heittor Vinicius

Palmeiras

N/A

*Based on Transfermarkt's current valuations. Subject to change.

Joao Neves (Paris Saint-Germain)

According to Spanish news outlet Fichajes, City are preparing a £105m bid to try and sign Joao Neves. However, Paris Saint-Germain ideally do not wish to sell the Portugal international midfielder, but could money talk?

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, City are keeping tabs on Sandro Tonali. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have also enquired about his availability, and Newcastle United value Tonali between £80-100m.

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)

Various reports have linked City with a potential move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer.

Jesus Rodriguez and Nico Paz (Como)

Transfer expert Ekrem Konur claims City and Arsenal have enquired over Jesus Rodriguez. Como are demanding between £39-48m for the winger.

Sportsboom also report that City are plotting a move for Nico Paz as a potential replacement for Bernardo Silva, who is out of contract this summer. However, Real Madrid's £8m buy-back clause could complicate their pursuit.

Heittor Vinicius (Palmeiras)

According to Brazilian news outlet ge, City have submitted an offer of £17.4m to Palmeiras for forward Heittor Vinicius, with the intention of loaning him back to Girona.