While news of new signings continues to be like drawing blood from a stone at Manchester City, there is also work to be done on finding new clubs for over a dozen players.
ALSO READ: 'Absurd offer' - Kevin De Bruyne reveals Man City stance amid Saudi Arabia transfer temptationJoao Cancelo is the most recognisable, having spent the last 18 months out on loan. Barcelona want to keep him, and deleted a farewell post to him on Sunday following the end of his season-long loan. Whether they can afford him permanently is another issue, and any chance of retaining the full-back may come from persuading City to sanction another loan.
James McAtee has enjoyed regular football for two years at Sheffield United and while he may get his chance in pre-season, he will want reassurances over playing time next term if he stayed. Brazilian winger Kayky is still recovering from a broken leg picked up at Bahia and has spoken of another loan away from City, this time in Europe, which could be a chance to kick-start his fortunes.