The Manchester Evening News has given a rating to Manchester City's summer transfer activity so far.

Manchester City will continue to make signings this summer, and Maresca also stated during the preseason tour that the team will make new moves.
"We are in talks with Victor and the club about some players, and we will definitely do something. We are also looking at different positions," the Manchester City manager said.
The arrival of Elliott Anderson has strengthened the midfield. Next season, this midfield will be without Bernardo Silva for the first time in nine years. Meanwhile, Rodri is close to joining Barcelona, and Manchester City are still in talks with Lille's rising star Ayub Bouadi, making the starting lineup under Maresca almost unpredictable.
With plenty of activity expected at the Etihad Stadium in the coming weeks, the Manchester Evening News has rated every single Manchester City deal they've made so far this summer:
Elliott Anderson (joined from Nottingham Forest, £116 million)
He hasn't played for Manchester City yet, as he was with the England national team at the World Cup and only rejoined them on the final weekend of the tournament. However, all indications suggest this will be a transformative signing for the Citizens. Some may question the price, but he performed brilliantly for Nottingham Forest last season and was a key player for England in North America. If he can quickly find his form, he could help Manchester City challenge for domestic and international accolades next season. 8/10
Matthias De Turbe (joined from Troyes for £21.5 million, now on loan to Monaco)
The young winger first joined Manchester City and was immediately loaned to Monaco, a seemingly good option for the 19-year-old. Manchester City hope he can continue his breakthrough performance from last season and be able to compete for a first-team place when he returns to the Etihad Stadium. 6/10
Piers Charles (joined from Sheffield Wednesday for up to £10 million, now on loan to Queens Park Rangers)
This is another loan deal, again with London as the destination. Manchester City needs to bolster their goalkeeping depth, and Charles is a player the club is very familiar with, having come through the Etihad youth academy. 6/10
Jeremy Munga (joins from Leicester City, up to £12.5 million)
This highly talented youngster hopes to impress in preseason to convince Maresca to keep him in the first team this summer. Manchester City beat Arsenal to sign him, and his future prospects are widely considered promising. 7/10
Gironimo Rulli (joined from Marseille, £1.7 million)
Finding a player of similar caliber who is willing to play as a second-choice goalkeeper to replace James Trafford has never been easy for Manchester City. Trafford left simply because he was too good to sit on the bench. Rulli, on the other hand, knows the club, played for Manchester City in the 2016/17 season, has a wealth of experience, and his transfer fee was only £1.7 million. Manchester City should be very satisfied with this move. 6/10
James Trafford (transfer to Leeds United, £40 million)
Undoubtedly, Manchester City would have kept Trafford at the Etihad if he wanted to stay. But the reality is simple: he wants to leave, and forcing an unhappy player to stay makes no sense. Considering his desire to leave, many clubs would find it difficult to offer such a high price, making £40 million a good deal for Manchester City. This isn't to say Leeds United overpaid; Trafford certainly had the potential to become England's number one goalkeeper, but he has no future at Manchester City, so £40 million is a bargain. 7/10
Manu Akanji (transfer to Inter Milan, £13 million)
This deal was agreed upon last summer. For a player who consistently steps up when needed at Manchester City and even started in the 2023 Champions League final, this is the right time to leave. Considering he's already 31, the price is also reasonable. 6/10
Nathan Ake (transfer fee up to £8.5 million, joining fee from Nebache)
Similar to Akanji's situation, this transfer may have been due for both the player and the club. Ake proved his worth last season and can still contribute significantly, but if everyone is healthy, it's increasingly difficult to imagine how much playing time he'll get at Manchester City. 6/10
Jameer Simpson-Pousse (transfer fee up to £6.4 million, joining Cologne)
He performed well during his loan spell in Germany last season, leading the Bundesliga club to make the move permanent. Almost two years after his Manchester City debut, the 20-year-old now hopes to continue improving and make his mark on the pitch. 6/10
Regan Heskey (transfer fee up to £6.8 million, joining Cologne)
This Bundesliga team has clearly been monitoring Manchester City's talents at all ages, and the signing of Heskey is an intriguing deal. He is undoubtedly a talented player, but whether he could stay at the Etihad until the end was initially uncertain. Even so, the fee Manchester City received looks good, and it will be worth seeing how he performs in Germany. 6/10
Tom Galvez (joined Go Ahead Eagles for £427,000)
Last season, he helped Dutch club Cambuur gain promotion to a higher league and had a successful season himself, making over 50 appearances. This performance earned him an offer from Go Ahead Eagles, and Manchester City received a transfer fee for a player who had never played for the first team. 6/10
Finley Burns (joined Wigan Athletic for £200,000)
Burns came through the youth academy, but his only first-team appearance for Manchester City was in the September 2021 win against Wycombe. He's been loaned out four times in the past four years, and now seems like the right time for him to leave. 6/10
Isaac Smith (transfer fee undisclosed, joined Barnsley)
This young defender came through Manchester City's youth academy and has represented England at various youth levels. He's very talented, but the first-team tunnel at the Etihad Stadium is very crowded. His successful loan spell at Oakwell last season, followed by a permanent move to Yorkshire, might just be the time for him to shine. 6/10
Oliver Watmarf (on loan to Stockport County)
He impressed during his loan spell at Rochdale last season, helping the team return to the English Football League, and has now been promoted to League One. The 18-year-old has a bright future, joining a rising club, and with the same manager who coached him at Rochdale last season, it's a huge advantage. 7/10
Svere Nipan (on loan to Rommel)
His loan spell at Middlesbrough last season didn't meet expectations. For the player and Manchester City, the hope is that joining a City Football Group club and playing under Lee Johnson will help him take things further. Playing time is paramount for him, but on paper, it's a reasonable loan. 6/10
Christian McFarlane (on loan to Leicester City)
This marks the young defender's first loan spell as a regular player, joining a team that has just had a poor season and is aiming for a quick return to the Championship. Russell Martin emphasizes passing and ball control, which could be a good fit for McFarlane. 6/10
Max Allan (on loan to Burnley)
Allan impressed at Watford in the first half of last season before being recalled by Manchester City. He was initially expected to continue playing at the Etihad this season, but he has now confirmed his move to Burnley. Burnley are expected to compete for a top spot in the Championship this season, and another season in the second division will be beneficial for Allan. 7/10
Dewan Mbama (on loan to Southampton)
Mbama has impressed during the preseason tour, scoring two goals in the first two friendlies and nearly netting a third against Atletico Madrid. He beat Dewan Moukasa to start in the Asian preseason friendlies, reaffirming his potential and attracting Southampton's interest. If he can find his scoring rhythm, he would be a great option. 7/10
Calvin Phillips (on loan to Sheffield United)
Dealing with Calvin Phillips is a difficult problem. Manchester City would have preferred to sell him outright this summer, but given his injury history, that's almost impossible. He has two years left on his 2022 contract with City, but they're finding it hard to get a transfer fee for him. Loaning him out and getting him regular playing time would at least offer a chance to recoup some of his value. 6/10
Lakella Samuel (on loan to Exeter City)
Last season, Lakelle Samuel spent his League Two season at Bromley before completing a loan spell back in the fourth tier, this time with Exeter City. The 20-year-old has yet to make a first-team appearance for Manchester City, and another season on loan will only aid his development. 6/10



