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.

It’s also very possible that the Blues will complete a deal for French attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki prior to the transfer window before the Club World Cup shutting on June 10th. Ait-Nouri’s signing suggests that the “proper defenders” era at City is over.

Manchester City have struck a deal with Wolves for full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri. The Cityzens are in the process of revamping Pep Guardiola's side after one of the poorest seasons in his illustrious managerial career.