Manchester City are covering up their transfer mistakes – and leaving a clear lesson
ANALYSIS: After a goodbye to the greats, Richard Jolly writes, has come a ruthless cull of recent poorer purchases – showing the difficulty in maintaining even a supreme squad
Manchester City's summer of change has seen the departure of several key players, including Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva, John Stones, and Rodri. While the club has made considerable spendings, with a club record £85m from Savio's transfer to Tottenham and potential further investment, the turnover of players has raised questions about the club's transfer strategy.
Many of the new signings failed to match the performance of their predecessors, and their time at the club was comparatively short. The club's reputation as big spenders was evident in the £450m spent in four windows, more than half on players who have either left or may play a minimal role in the new regime. The club's focus on acquiring players who fit Guardiola's style of play has resulted in a core group of five recruits, despite a series of high-profile departures.
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