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Joe Bray

Man City fans give their verdict on summer transfer window

Manchester City's squad for the upcoming season in complete.

The Blues will look to lift Premier League title for a third successive season after Pep Guardiola concluded his transfer business on deadline day.

In a surprise move, veteran goalkeeper Scott Carson was arrived on Thursday on a season-long loan from Derby County.

The ex-England international will act as back-up to Ederson and Claudio Bravo - and free up youngster Daniel Grimshaw to potentially leave on loan.

Carson joins Rodri, Angelino and Joao Cancelo in joining City this summer, with Fabian Delph and Danilo the main departures.

Rodri solves the long-term problem of finding a replacement for Fernandinho in midfield, while Cancelo will compete with Kyle Walker at right back to increase competition. Angelino is set to battle Oleks Zinchenko and injury-plagued Benjamin Mendy on the left.

City would perhaps have liked to sign a new centre-back to replace departed captain Vincent Kompany, and the future of Leroy Sane remains up in the air.

Bayern Munich could still buy Sane if they meet City's asking price, but the winger will be out of action after City confirmed he needs surgery on a damaged ACL.

So while City's summer might not have been perfect, they are undoubtedly stronger than last season - even with Kompany's exit.

When M.E.N. Sport asked fans on Twitter if they were happy with the summer's business, three quarters said they were.

Only 25 per cent wanted to see City bring in new players, with a new centre-back surely a priority as Pep Guardiola prepares for next summer's transfer window.

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