Whether you think Manchester City's success is solely down to spending or not, there's no denying that the Premier League champions aren't afraid to take out the chequebook. The two biggest signings for the new season so far have seen City bring in striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund for a bargain £51 million ($63m) and then agree to pay Leeds £42m ($52m) for England midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
Much of the cost of those transfers will be covered by the high-profile exits of Gabriel Jesus, who has joined Arsenal for £45m ($55m), and Raheem Sterling – just snapped up by Chelsea for £47.5m ($57m).
However, with the transfer window shutting on September 1, there is the potential for more business to be done, with manager Pep Guardiola keen to bring in a new left-back and any deal could be funded by more outgoings.
Indeed, City have previously generated significant sums of money by selling academy graduates and loan stars.
And, as GOAL outlines below, some fringe players have already been sold to raise more money, and more are set to follow, meaning City could end up generating an additional £80m ($100m) before the summer is out…
Getty ImagesGavin Bazunu | Southampton | £12m
The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper shot to fame when he saved a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo in a World Cup qualifier against Portugal.
At club level, he made his debut for League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers as a 16-year-old and has more recently had season-long loans at Rochdale and Portsmouth.
AdvertisementGettyRomeo Lavia | Southampton | £10.5m
The highly-rated 18-year-old midfielder made just two appearances for the first team but Southampton have still paid a significant transfer fee.
It could rise to £14m if add-ons are met and City will also receive 20 per cent of any future transfers as well as an option to match any offers with the Belgian tipped for a big career.
GettyPedro Porro | Sporting CP | £7.2m
The Spain international joined City in 2019 but never made a single appearance and joked that Guardiola did not even know he was at the club.
After two years on loan at Sporting CP, he joined them in a permanent deal this summer with City making a slight profit on the £5.5m they paid sister-club Girona for the right-back in 2019.
Darko Gyabi | Leeds | £5m
When Phillips completed his switch from Leeds, 18-year-old midfielder Gyabi made the move in the opposite direction.
An England under-18 international, the Londoner broke into the club's under-23 side last season and was seen as a player with potential.