The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Manchester City eye possible reinforcements.
The 2018-19 champions did not bring in a single player during the January transfer window, despite suffering a defensive shortage for much of the campaign so far.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Etihad.
Sunday morning's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup:
Paul Merson urges Arsenal to sign Manchester City's John Stones
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has urged the Gunners to move for Manchester City defender John Stones this summer.
The Englishman has fallen out of favour under Pep Guardiola this term and has been tipped to depart the Etihad ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
Indeed, Stones has turned out just 15 times in the Premier League this season, and Merson believes that Stones would flourish under Mikel Arteta following their time together at City.
"Mikel Arteta has no chance of getting the money he needs out of Arsenal," Merson wrote in his column for the Daily Star.
"They could spend £200m and still not make the Champions League next season because the gap is so big. They need a centre-back, a central midfielder and another striker. The whole spine of the team really.
"And I think he might go for John Stones at Manchester City. Pep Guardiola doesn't seem to trust him, and Arteta has worked with him before.
"Arsenal need an out and out defender, not another David Luiz who knows how to play the ball out from the back but makes a lot of mistakes.
"But Stones is English, young enough to improve, and Arteta will know all about him and know he fits into the system."
Stones was left on the bench for Man City's FA Cup semi-final clash with Arsenal, where a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace saw Arteta's men knock out the current holders on Saturday evening to reach the final.
Mikel Arteta: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang already convinced about Arsenal future'
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a match-winning brace to beat Manchester City and seal Arsenal's place in the FA Cup final – and head coach Mikel Arteta hopes such nights can convince the forward to sign a new deal at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners secured a 2-0 victory over holders City to reach a record 21st FA Cup final after Aubameyang struck in either half as Pep Guardiola's side proved profligate in front of goal.
Fine displays throughout the team ensured a win against the odds for Arteta's side, who also beat new Premier League champions Liverpool three days ago.
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| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 47 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 44 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 43 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 43 |
| 7 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 41 |
| 8 | Fulham | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 39 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 38 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 37 |
| 11 | Brentford | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 34 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 30 |
| 13 | Everton | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 30 |
| 14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 |
| 15 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 27 |
| 16 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 27 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 25 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 50 | -27 | 17 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 55 | -30 | 17 |
| 20 | Southampton | 25 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 57 | -38 | 9 |
