Jérémy Doku Signs Five-Year Manchester City Deal Until 2031

Jérémy Doku has committed his future to Manchester City with a new five-year contract extension through 2031 following an eight-goal season.

Jérémy Doku has signed a new five-year contract extension with Manchester City, tying the winger to the Etihad Stadium until 2031. The agreement, confirmed by the club on August 13, 2026, includes a further option for an additional year. The 24-year-old attacker enters this long-term commitment following a campaign where he made 47 appearances and scored eight goals for the Premier League side.

Doku is the latest in a sequence of significant roster retentions this summer. He follows Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol, and Abdukodir Khusanov in securing his future with the organization. This flurry of signatures comes as the club manages several high-profile negotiations regarding its midfield department.

Tijjani Reijnders and Saudi Transfer Negotiations

Manchester City is currently engaged in discussions with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah regarding the transfer of Tijjani Reijnders. While a final agreement is not yet in place, negotiations are centered on a financial package worth more than £50 million. Reijnders joined City from Milan just last summer for a fee of £46.5 million. During his single season at the Etihad, the midfielder matched Doku’s volume of activity by making 47 appearances across all competitions.

Club leadership has indicated they will seek to acquire replacements for any midfielders who depart the squad before the current transfer deadline. This stance is particularly relevant as internal expectations grow that Rodri will complete a move to Barcelona.

Rodri Transfer Saga and Barcelona Bids

Barcelona has intensified its pursuit of Rodri, though Manchester City recently rejected a second bid of £55 million from the Spanish club. The midfielder has exactly one year remaining on his current contract. Despite the expiring deal, City officials value the player at a figure exceeding £60 million. The ongoing saga involves competing interest, as Real Madrid has also been linked to the Spanish international.

In addition to these movements, historical context reveals that manager Pep Guardiola was previously very close to accepting the Italy national team job. During that period, he reportedly went as far as drawing up potential starting lineups for the Azzurri.

Enzo Fernández and Chelsea Deadlines

To address potential vacancies in the center of the pitch, Manchester City has identified Argentina international Enzo Fernández as a primary target of interest. However, Chelsea has established strict parameters for any potential sale of the 25-year-old. The London club has set a firm deadline of 5 p.m. this Friday for formal bids to be submitted.

Chelsea’s valuation for Fernández stands at £120 million. If no suitor meets this specific price point by the Friday afternoon cutoff, the midfielder will remain at Stamford Bridge. City's recruitment strategy remains contingent on the resolution of the Rodri and Reijnders situations as the transfer window approaches its final stages.