Grading the summer transfer window: Manchester City

Outs

The Strikers

Iheanacho has a buy-back clause in his contract

Kelechi Iheanacho was sold to Leicester City for £25 million as the 20-year old was not assured of game-time. The Nigerian proved to be a prolific goalscorer at the Etihad but has Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus ahead of him. Despite letting him leave, City have inserted a £50 million buy-back clause in recognition of their academy graduate's potential. Thus, this is a wise move from City's perspective.

Grade - 8/10

Enes Unal is one of the brightest Turkish talents.

Enes Unal is another striker City have shipped out this summer but for a different reason. Under the current Home Office regulations, a player has to play in at least 45% of his home nation's games to secure a work permit. Unal did not fulfil that criterion with Turkey and after a brilliant loan spell at Twente last season, where he scored 19 goals in all competitions, the 20-year old joined Villarreal for £12 million. However, just like with Iheanacho, City have included a £17.5 million buy-back clause in Unal's deal. Thus, City can bring back one of Turkey's biggest talents back if he fulfils his potential.

Grade - 7.5/10

Bony moved back to Swansea this summer

Wilfried Bony was a much-wanted striker when he was with Swansea. No wonder, City swooped in to sign the Ivory Coast international in 2015. However, one season later, Bony found himself loaned to Stoke City and this summer, he finally moved back to Swansea for £12 million. Thus, Bony is a player who failed to make an impact at City and rightfully, moved on.

Grade - 7/10