With a month's worth of international football to come, the time to build a City squad ready to attack the new season is limited, and the futures of plenty of players remain up in the air.
Ederson, Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva are all linked with high-profile exits, while some fringe players are also mentioned as possible transfers away from the Etihad. Incomings could include a new midfielder or potentially a new left-back.
So when City line up against United at Wembley, their first choice XI could be hampered by players who have been involved in Euro 2024 and the Copa America, but their strongest line-up for the new season will be taking shape by that point.
With Stefan Ortega signing a new contract, the goalkeeper department is secured, and City will hope Ederson remains to continue the strongest one-two combination of 'keepers in the league.
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