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Football Insider has listed five Manchester City stars who might contemplate a move if the club were to be relegated from the Premier League. The list features Erling Haaland, Enzo Fernandez, Ryan Cherki, Josko Gvardiol, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Manchester City could see major upheaval within their squad if they face a hefty points deduction due to financial irregularities. According to Football Insider, five players may be the first to weigh up a potential exit.

Former Premier League board member Keith Wyness believes City could incur a 50-point penalty. However, as of now, an official ruling has yet to be announced, so relegation remains speculative.

If this scenario unfolds, the future of key players under manager Enzo Maresca will be a primary concern.

  1. Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 27-year-old goalkeeper joined City in the summer of 2025 for around £26 million. Football Insider suggests that if the club were to be relegated, there would be no shortage of offers from Europe’s elite for Donnarumma.
  2. Josko Gvardiol. Having recently extended his contract with City until 2031, the Croatian defender has been linked with a move away even as recently as summer. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have shown interest, and relegation might rekindle the discussion surrounding his future.
  3. Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine only made the switch from Chelsea to Manchester City last summer for a staggering £125 million. Despite his recent arrival, Football Insider speculates that if the club were to drop down a division, Fernandez might prefer to seek a new challenge rather than play in the Championship.
  4. Ryan Cherki. After the departure of Kevin De Bruyne, Cherki has emerged as one of City’s primary creative threats. Major European clubs had been interested in the Frenchman even before his move to England, and relegation could spark further interest.
  5. Erling Haaland. Perhaps the most painful potential loss for City could be Haaland. Football Insider believes that even if the Norwegian is willing to assist the club in returning to the Premier League, the allure of offers from top clubs could sway him. Long-standing admirers like Real Madrid and Barcelona could reignite transfer discussions well before the end of the season.