Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent weeks.
Turkish club Galatasaray are keen on securing the signature of Ilkay Gundogan, but a report from Football Insider has claimed that the former German international wants to stay at Manchester City beyond the summer transfer window.
The experienced midfielder could still be a very useful acquisition for most teams, and it is no surprise that the Turkish Super Lig champions are keen on him. However, he is keen to continue at the highest level and win trophies with Manchester City.
It will be a huge boost for the Premier League club, and it remains to be seen whether they can use the former German international properly next season. Gundogan has plenty of experience and quality, and he could be a very handy option for Manchester City.
The Citizens will be hoping to fight for major trophies in the upcoming season, and they need players with quality and experience. Gündogan has both in abundance. He is also a leader who could prove to be invaluable for the Manchester City dressing room, having also been the club captain until the 2022/23 campaign.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray will be disappointed with the decision from the 34-year-old midfielder. It will be interesting to see if they move on to other targets now. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the Germany international would have been an exceptional acquisition.
Manchester City should keep Gundogan for now
Meanwhile, Manchester City endured a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, and they will look to bounce back strongly. The Citizens have been active in the transfer market, and they have improved multiple areas of the squad. It will be interesting to see if they can improve the team further before the new season begins later this week.
Apart from improving their squad, Manchester City should look to hold on to their best players as well. Gundogan is certainly one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, and keeping him at the Etihad for the upcoming campaign could prove to be a wise decision.