Man City buy costly new midfield - but have they overlooked Haaland cover?
Summary
Manchester City spent a record £458 million to rebuild their midfield and overhaul the squad this summer under new manager Enzo Maresca. They bought key players including Enzo Fernandez for £125 million, Elliot Anderson for £116 million, and Ayyoub Bouaddi for £86 million, replacing departing stars and reshaping the team that won the 2023 Champions League.Key Facts
- Manchester City spent a total of £458 million on new midfield players this summer, setting a Premier League record for summer spending.
- The main new signings are Enzo Fernandez (£125m), Elliot Anderson (£116m), and Ayyoub Bouaddi (£86m).
- Several important midfielders left the club, including captain Bernardo Silva and Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.
- Only four players remain from the 2023 Champions League final winning squad.
- The club’s strategy included a one-out, one-in policy to replace players who left.
- Despite the big spending, questions remain about how the new midfielders will work together and whether they have enough backup for striker Erling Haaland.
- Since January, Manchester City have spent £542 million but recouped £334 million by selling players, resulting in a net spend of £208 million in 2026.
- The team has started the new Premier League season with two wins, showing early signs of strength.
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