#Academy
City's academy wage power lands double blow on Arsenal
Manchester City have used their superior financial firepower to beat Arsenal to the signings of Jeremy Monga and Mishel Nduka, with wages proving decisive in both academy pursuits.
1 August 2026
City closing in on return of Academy graduate Pierce Charles
Manchester City are progressing in talks to re-sign former Academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, with the 20-year-old Northern Ireland international seen as...
2 July 2026
Heskey Contract Standoff Puts City's Academy Model to the Test
Reigan Heskey's scholarship expires on 30 June with no professional deal agreed, leaving Manchester City facing a decision on one of their most productive academy forwards.
30 June 2026 City cool on Bundesliga star Nmecha as German reports prove wide of mark
Manchester City have denied interest in Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha despite German reports linking the former academy player with a return.
27 June 2026 United plot double raid on City's academy starlets
Manchester City are bracing for a cross-town raid as United target two of their most promising 16-year-old academy talents this summer.
1 July 2026
City rule out Nmecha return as midfield search continues
Manchester City have no interest in signing Felix Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund this summer, ruling out a return for the former academy midfielder.
28 June 2026
City Eyeing Potential Porro Reunion?
Several sources are claiming that Manchester City are potentially interested in bringing former academy player Pedro Porro back to the Etihad this summer.
12 May 2025
Maresca begins work at City Football Academy
Enzo Maresca has made his first visit to City's training ground, studying squad data and preparing for pre-season as the club finalises a record £116m signing.
28 June 2026 Simpson-Pusey Makes Köln Switch Permanent as City's Academy Pays Off Again
Manchester City have confirmed Jahmai Simpson-Pusey's permanent transfer to FC Köln, turning his successful loan spell into a full Bundesliga move.
5 July 2026
Hong Kong lessons: McAidoo shines as City's young guns test Inter
City's pre-season began with a shootout defeat to Inter, but Ryan McAidoo and the academy kids offered plenty of encouragement for the season ahead.
2 August 2026
Savinho's Tottenham move stalls as winger reports for City pre-season
Tottenham's pursuit of Savinho has stalled over City's £65m valuation. The Brazilian winger has reported for pre-season training at the City Football Academy while the clubs...
23 July 2026 City face losing academy star Reigan Heskey as contract talks stall
Manchester City face losing academy star Reigan Heskey on a free transfer as contract talks stall, with the 18-year-old's scholarship deal expiring on June 30.
29 June 2026 City fighting to keep hold of teenage starlet Parker with record academy deal
Manchester City are battling to keep 16-year-old playmaker Xavier Parker with a record academy contract amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
3 July 2026
City Aim to Bounce Back as K League All Stars Await in Seoul
City look to put a penalty shootout defeat behind them as they face a K League All Stars XI in Seoul, with World Cup stars returning and academy prospects set for their tour...
3 August 2026
Heaven Kilwa: Manchester City Poach Highly-Rated Aston Villa Teenager
Manchester City are set to sign Aston Villa youngster Heaven Kilwa after he rejected a scholarship deal at Villa Park, landing another highly-rated academy prospect.
7 July 2026
Foden extends City stay until 2030: A local lad's commitment
Phil Foden has signed a contract extension with Manchester City until 2030. The local lad and academy graduate expressed his delight at committing to his boyhood club.
22 July 2026