Get the City transfer window latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox Manchester City endured a bittersweet summer transfer window as they prepared to kick-off their latest Premier League title defence.
On the back of a third triumph in four seasons, the champions splashed out £100million to sign England playmaker Jack Grealish from Aston Villa - but it wasn't all plain-sailing.
Indeed, key figures responsible for deals at the Etihad Stadium failed in their follow-up pursuit for Harry Kane. Having identified the Tottenham striker as a priority target in the aftermath of Sergio Aguero departing for La Liga giants Barcelona, City were ultimately priced out of a move for the £150million-plus England
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