City have successfully wrapped up their summer recruitment drive despite the absence of an official announcement regarding Tijjani Reijnders following Tuesday evening's early transfer deadline.
City's quartet of new acquisitions - including the AC Milan midfielder alongside Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Marcus Bettenelli - have all completed the necessary paperwork to feature in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, though formal unveilings remain pending.
The Dutch international underwent his medical examination in Manchester on Sunday, squeezing the appointment between Netherlands duties on Saturday and Tuesday's deadline. Meanwhile, Cherki arrived at the Etihad Campus on Monday following France's Nations League third-place fixture, creating a logistical puzzle for the club's media department.
Sources close to the Etihad suggest the timing complications stem from City's commitment to producing comprehensive announcement packages for each signing, coupled with Tuesday night's fixture commitments. The club's meticulous approach to player presentations has simply clashed with an unforgiving deadline schedule.
Supporters need not fret about registration issues, however. All administrative requirements have been satisfied, ensuring Pep Guardiola can call upon his four new recruits immediately. Official confirmations are expected to follow on Wednesday morning.
The hectic nature of this abbreviated window reflects City's determination to complete their primary transfer objectives before departing for the United States and FIFA's expanded tournament. The club's hierarchy identified the early June window as crucial for squad preparation, particularly given the tournament's unique timing between seasons.
International football has proved the primary obstacle throughout negotiations, with players juggling national team commitments alongside transfer medicals and contract discussions. The compressed timeframe has tested City's recruitment team, though the successful completion of four deals demonstrates their efficiency under pressure.