Grading every Manchester City transfers this summer

Grading every Manchester City transfers

By Kee Min | Sep 6, 2017

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Benjamin Mendy of Manchester City holds off Adam Smith of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 21: Manchester City player Kyle Walker in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on August 21, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

Grade: A

Manchester City gets another A grade with the capture of Kyle Walker. After letting go basically all the fullbacks City had, they had to replenish somehow. While it may be a little pricey, Walker is a proven player in the Premier League.

Year after year, the Englishman showed that he is the best right back in the league. He was a mainstay at a strong Tottenham side and still is a unanimous first choice right back for England.

It only helps that he came from the league rival Spurs. While they may feel like they have other options in Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker-Peters, losing Walker will hurt. He is not just a player that you can replace easily. None of them replicate the physicality and pace of Walker.

This was a transfer Manchester City have been eyeing up for some time. It is nice to see a long drawn-out transfer to go through. A fantastic capture for the board.