Manuel Akanji’s future at Manchester City remains uncertain.
Tottenham Hotspur were keen to sign Akanji, who is yet to make a single appearance for City in the Premier League this season.
While even AC Milan appreciate Akanji, whose contract at the Etihad Stadium expires in 2027.
However, there now seems to be more clarity regarding where the Swiss international will be playing his football this season.
Manuel Akanji is not keen to leave Man City amid Tottenham and AC Milan interest
GRV Media’s transfer expert Graeme Bailey revealed that Manuel Akanji is not particularly keen on leaving Manchester City despite Tottenham and AC Milan showing interest in his signature.
Earlier this summer, Pep Guardiola confirmed Akanji would stay at City and the defender is believed to be ready to fight for his place in the side.
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Graeme Bailey told Manchester City News: “Manuel Akanji has never been overly keen to leave Manchester City – he knows he is not first-choice but he is ready to battle for his place.”
Manuel Akanji in action during Juventus v Manchester City.
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“Spurs like him a lot as did Milan but I’m not sure anyone of them really pushed.”
Pep Guardiola referred to Akanji as “really intelligent” as the Catalan and Manchester City are open to keeping him, even though the chances of him leaving on deadline day can still not be ruled out.
“He could still go on Monday but that is unlikely now and the club like him, this is not one of those cases of a bad egg or anything, he is welcome to stay – the club and Pep Guardiola like him.”
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Since his move to the Etihad Stadium in 2022, the 30-year-old has largely been reliable for City.
The former Borussia Dortmund centre-back has also aided Pep Guardiola due to his versatility as he is capable of playing as a full-back as well.
Igor Tare, AC Milan’s director suggested Akanji is his priority signing recently, admitting: “This change in formation in the last few days has put us in a bit of trouble.”
“We need to do our best in these 72 hours to bring home an experienced player, and he is.”
Whether Akanji ends up joining AC Milan or Tottenham remains to be seen but he seems content with life at Manchester City.