Manchester City look like they could make a few sales before the end of the summer transfer window.
It was revealed by Manchester City News that Ederson is keen to join Galatasaray as Gianluigi Donnarumma could join Pep Guardiola’s side as his replacement.
Ilkay Gundogan is considering a return to Germany and in City’s 2-0 defeat against Tottenham, the midfielder was left out of Guardiola’s matchday squad.
Manuel Akanji was also excluded from Manchester City’s matchday squad for the contest.
Bayer Leverkusen eyeing Manuel Akanji as replacement for Arsenal target Piero Hincapie
While Galatasaray are keen to sign Akanji, journalist Konstantinos Lianos has reported that Crystal Palace have made an official £15 million offer including bonuses to secure his services.
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🔥Crystal Palace have made an official offer for Man City ace Manuel Akanji.
💵Palace offered £15m, including bonuses, for Akanji.
🤔This comes amid the uncertainty surrounding Marc Guehi's future…
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Palace have made the offer as Marc Guehi, who Manchester City are targeting could depart Selhurst Park.
However, Fabrizio Romano has revealed on his YouTube channel that Bayer Leverkusen have identified Akanji, who Pep Guardiola called “intelligent” as Arsenal target Piero Hincapie’s replacement: “Man City accepted a bid from Galatasaray a few days ago, that bid was £15 million, so club to club was done but Akanji but what’s needed is still the green light from the player and at the moment, Akanji’s not accepting Galatasaray.”
Romano continued: “Bayer Leverkusen are interested in the player in case Hincapie leaves and goes to Arsenal.”
“So, let’s also follow that situation.”
Arsenal’s chances of signing Piero Hincapie
As a result, Arsenal could unintentionally play a leading role in Akanji’s future if they sign Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.
Manchester City are hoping to sell Akanji before the summer transfer window closes.
Manuel Akanji and Manchester City players look dejected during a FIFA Club World Cup clash against Juventus.
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Romano revealed that the Swiss centre-back is yet to say yes to a move to Galatasaray.
Fabrizio Romano also claimed that Hincapie is “keen” on joining Arsenal and considers their project “attractive.”
The Gunners have held talks to secure the defender’s services, and agreeing personal terms is not believed to be an issue.
However, the Italian journalist also mentioned that a move could only go over the line if Jakub Kiwior signs for Porto and Oleksandr Zinchenko leaves as well.