Ederson out with Costa in, £50million sales, and Olmo coup - Man City's dream transfer window conclusion

The 2024 transfer window closes - sorry, by journalistic law we must say 'slams shut' - on August 31, leaving less than 30 days for English clubs to complete all permanent moves in and out of their squads.

Manchester City have always prided themselves on going about their transfer movements smoothly, efficiently, quickly, and, most importantly, without controversy, distraction or delay. While the former elements remain true this summer, with the club seemingly not required to make any significant movements in or out, the latter descriptions risk making a sneaky, unwanted appearance as August ticks by.

Kevin De Bruyne's future dominated the early stages of the window, particularly after Belgium's early exit from the Euros and the midfielder's resulting angry reaction. However that situation seems to have quietly been removed from the equation, at least until the New Year. Goalkeeper Ederson's suggested move to the Saudi Pro League rumbles on, but again appears less likely to happen in this window. Although in both cases, late, mega-money offers cannot be ruled out completely.

While City will be pleased talk of both of these high profile potential exits has calmed, Pep Guardiola, you feel, will soon become frustrated at continuing questions over his relationship with Julian Alvarez and increasing mentioning of an exit for the Argentina striker. The City boss has looked to cut off this speculation following a spikey back and forth between the two in the media in recent weeks.

Guardilola said of Alvarez after City's final friendly victory over Chelsea on Saturday night: "He's absolutely our player. He will come back. I count on him. But he said in the news and decisions will be made all together. I'm sure when he comes back