Galatasaray have expressed their interest in a whole host of Manchester City players this summer.
One of them is Manuel Akanji, who Galatasaray are keen to sign after approaching City to secure his services.
Recently, Galatasaray submitted a bid to sign Ederson for £8.5 million as well.
While Ilkay Gundogan has been linked with a move to the Turkish giants as well.
Mateo Kovacic, Erling Haaland, Manuel Akanji, Ederson and Ilkay Gundogan clapping before Manchester City FC v Brentford FC
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Victor Osimhen called Manuel Akanji to tell him to sign for Galatasaray
Manchester City News confirmed that Galatasaray are Gundogan’s dream club if he left the Etihad Stadium this summer.
However, Gala boss Okan Buruk claimed Gundogan will stay at Manchester City until his contract expires in 2026.
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Journalist Yakub Cinar has revealed that Victor Osimhen held a phone call with Manuel Akanji and urged him to sign for Galatasaray.
City have already decided whether they will let go of the 30-year-old this summer.
Man City’s stance on selling Manuel Akanji to Galatasaray
Akanji, who Jack Grealish called “rapid” signed for the Sky Blues as recently as in 2022.
However, with Pep Guardiola aiming to offload more players and choosing to keep the defender on the bench and substituting Abdukodir Khusanov to John Stones against Wolves was a sign that he was open to his departure.
Manchester City are open to selling Akanji following Galatasaray and Osimhen’s efforts to sign him.
However, the final decision lies in the former Borussia Dortmund centre-back’s hands.