Overview

• Pep Guardiola pushed back at questions over Manchester City’s summer business by noting that several Premier League rivals have also spent heavily.
• He argued City’s net spend over the past 10–11 years is strong and sustainable, saying the club only spends because it also sells, in line with financial rules.
• Guardiola explained that this window’s higher activity reflects injury needs and World Cup timing, contrasting with lighter spending last season when the squad was stable.
• City’s arrivals include Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli, Sverre Nypan and James Trafford.
• He declined to trade barbs with other clubs, adding that teams invest to win as Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United rack up major outlays, including Liverpool’s deals for Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.