July 1 could be the turning point in the summer for Manchester City when it comes to transfer activity. The June deadline for clubs to submit accounts to satisfy Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules has passed, with City able to stay well clear of the scramble to swap young players.
Now various player contracts are up and a 'new year' has begun in the football world, so clubs may start to be more active when it comes to adding new players.
One player City are expected to sign is Brazil winger Savio, who excelled at City Football Group sister-club Girona last season.
A record signing for fellow CFG outfit Troyes but without a single appearance for the French club, Savio's move was agreed at the start of the year but is yet to be completed. ALSO READ: 'Absurd offer' - Kevin De Bruyne reveals Man City stance amid Saudi Arabia transfer temptation ALSO READ: Man City's £40million transfer delay explained amid UEFA concern Girona's qualification for the Champions League complicated matters as UEFA are cracking down on transfers between clubs owned by the same group, as well as the relationship on clubs like City and Girona competing in the same European competition.
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