Man City's transfer window: Late deals for Fernandez and Ndiaye reshape squad

Manchester City completed a major squad overhaul in the summer transfer window, securing Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye on deadline day. The club paid £125m for Fernandez after difficult negotiations with Chelsea, who initially demanded £135m. City also sold several underperforming players and backed new head coach Enzo Maresca with significant investment.

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The Fernandez deal required extensive negotiation, with Chelsea initially demanding £135m before settling at £125m. City's opening bid was £104m plus add-ons, and the club had been prepared to walk away entirely. Chelsea had informed Fernandez's representatives in May that he could leave for £120m, setting a public August 14 deadline for bids, which City ignored—ultimately paying £5m more than that earlier figure.

Maresca's relationship with Fernandez proved pivotal. The pair grew close during their Chelsea tenure, and Fernandez was openly displeased when Maresca departed in