In a sense, tomorrow's deadline is a bit misleading. That is just to be involved in the start of the Club World Cup. There is an opportunity to add to squads in mid-tournament from 27 June to 3 July that would make players available for the knockout rounds. City could also ignore the Club World Cup altogether and sign Cherki at a later date.

Nouri’s Arrival Could End City’s Left-Back ConundrumGuardiola Finds His Ideal FitManchester City’s long search for a natural left-back appears to be nearing its end. According to BBC