Manchester City transfers: All ins & outs in January transfer window 2025

The reigning Premier League champions have spent big in the winter window

As the team attempts to address a difficult season, Manchester City’s intentions for the January transfer window are intensifying. Due to challenges with injuries, defence, and a lack of offensive potency, City have already strengthened their team through the market and are looking to add more firepower in the upcoming days.

Supported by record earnings and a sound budget, Pep Guardiola and his staff are looking to add a few more arrivals to their squad.

According to Pep Guardiola, “in some positions, we need help” through the January window’s arrivals. After they triumphed against Ipswich, he identified those as “holding midfield and central defenders”.

To save their season, Guardiola and football director Txiki Begiristain need to take calculated actions.

Priority one is City’s midfield. The club is having trouble controlling games since Rodri will be out for the remainder of the season. Julian Alvarez’s goals are sorely missed after he left the club during the summer, and Ilkay Gundogan, who rejoined after a spell at Barcelona, has failed to step in.

Additionally, defensive reinforcements are crucial. Due to injuries, City’s backline has had to rely on temporary solutions, such as Matheus Nunes playing left back. This has made the team vulnerable, which has resulted in a string of subpar performances and defensive blunders.

Attack, defence, and midfield deficiencies have destroyed City’s hopes of winning a record-tying fifth straight championship. But so far the club has addressed defensive problems with two January signings. Many more would come as the club hopes to salvage the season in the second part of the campaign.

Manchester City have already announced the acquisition of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov. With the 20-year-old signing a four-and-a-half-year contract at the Etihad Stadium, City have reached an agreement for a reported €40 million ($41.6 million) with add-ons. Khusanov will be the first Uzbeki to compete in the Premier League and has been handed the No. 45 shirt.

Manchester City have also acquired another defender, Vitor Reis For £29.6 million from Palmeiras as part of their ongoing rebuild. The 19-year-old is an exciting prospect and it will be interesting to see how he settles into the English Premier League.

We're delighted to announce the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov 🩵 pic.twitter.com/ltXMbzm3TK

— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 20, 2025

Manchester City January transfer 2025 incomings

Players	From	To	Country	Reported Fee
Abdukodir Khusanov	Lens	Manchester City	Uzbekistan	€40m (£33.8m)
Vitor Reis	Palmeiras	Manchester City	Brazil	£29.6m
Omar Marmoush	Eintracht Frankfurt	Manchester City	Egypt	€75m
Nico Gonzalez	Porto	Manchester City	Spain	£50m

Our new number 7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/jyahrzq5Nr

— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 23, 2025

Manchester City January transfer 2025 outgoings

So far Manchester City are yet to make any permanent sales in the January transfer 2025. They have only loaned Issa Kaboré to Werder Bremen, while Kyle Walker has been linked with an exit with AC Milan remaining the favourites to sign him, while Jack Grealish is also been touted to leave the club but it’s uncertain if it will be in January or after the end of the season.

Player	From	to	Country	Fee
Issa Kaboré	Manchester City	Werder Bremen (loan)	Burkina Faso	–
Kyle Walker	Manchester City	AC Milan	England	Loan

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