Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Manchester City's summer has produced one confirmed departure and one that is still very much unresolved, while Manchester United have quietly completed their fourth signing of the window.
Confirmed: John Stones Joins Inter Milan
Stones left City as a free agent after his contract expired at the end of June, signing a two-year deal with Inter Milan reported at around โฌ4m a season. Juventus had made contact with his camp before Inter moved, and Arsenal and Chelsea were also credited with interest.
Unresolved: Rodri's Real Madrid Pursuit
Correction, 15 August 2026: this section originally reported Real Madrid as the club pursuing Rodri. That was based on earlier reporting โ the move under negotiation is actually with Barcelona. Barcelona have made a second offer worth a reported โฌ65m plus โฌ5m in add-ons; Manchester City want closer to โฌ80m. No fee has been agreed.
Rodri's situation is a genuinely open story, not a done deal. Real Madrid have made contact with Manchester City over a move for the Spain captain, reportedly willing to pay in the region of ยฃ43-51m (โฌ50-60m), while City are said to want closer to โฌ80m given he has just over a year left on his contract. City have stayed tight-lipped amid the interest, and Rodri is reported to be pushing for the move for both football and family reasons. As of the most recent reporting, no transfer has been agreed.
Man United's Fourth Signing Wasn't Who You'd Expect
Away from the headline names, Manchester United's fourth summer signing was 19-year-old Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson, who joined from Swansea City as a free agent after his contract expired, with United agreeing a development compensation package for the Championship club. Margetson kept 10 clean sheets in 34 appearances on loan at Connah's Quay Nomads last season.
What This Means for Bettors
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Key Takeaways
- John Stones has completed a free transfer from Manchester City to Inter Milan.
- Rodri's move to Real Madrid is still being negotiated, with City wanting closer to โฌ80m against Real's reported ยฃ43-51m valuation.
- Manchester United's fourth summer signing is 19-year-old goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea City, not a marquee outfield name.
FAQ
Q: Has Rodri signed for Real Madrid?
No. As of 15 August 2026, Real Madrid have made contact and are reportedly willing to pay ยฃ43-51m, but Manchester City want closer to โฌ80m and no transfer has been agreed.
Q: Who was Manchester United's fourth summer signing?
Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson, a free transfer from Swansea City.
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Sources
- ESPN โ John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer after Man City exit
- Sky Sports โ Rodri transfer latest: Real Madrid expected to make bid for Manchester City midfielder
- Goal.com โ Man Utd announce fourth signing of summer transfer window
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