Is a midfielder on the verge of leaving Manchester City for Galatasaray? | OneFootball

It has been obvious for some time that players will have to leave Manchester City this summer. As it stands, Pep Guardiola’s squad is too big and the City manager wants his squad trimmed before the 25/26 season begins. What hasn’t been clear is who could leave Manchester City this summer. One player who could potentially be on his way to Galatasaray is midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. Esteemed Kompany sources have learned that Gundogan has agreed on personal terms with the Turkish giants. Perhaps Ilkay Gundogan could be on his way out of Manchester City this summer.

Ilkay Gundogan has agreed on personal terms with Galatasaray ahead of a potential move.

It has been discovered by Esteemed Kompany sources that Ilkay Gundogan has agreed on personal terms with Galatasaray. It has also been revealed by Esteemed Kompany sources that Galatasaray is Gundogan’s preferred destination if he does leave Manchester City. Gundogan has agreed on a one-year contract with the Turkish giants with the possible option of a one-year extension. One stumbling block in Galatasaray’s move for Gundogan is their refusal to pay a transfer fee for the midfielder. Galatasaray are determined to land Gundogan on a free transfer. It remains to be seen if Manchester City will sanction such a move.

Ilkay Gundogan has always appeared to be a prime candidate to leave Manchester City.

When looking at players who could leave Manchester City this summer Ilkay Gundogan has always appeared to be a prime candidate. Due to his age and the fact that City are in the middle of a rebuild, Gundogan’s opportunities to play next season could be limited. Especially with City completing the summer signing of Tijjani Reijnders and Nico needing more opportunities to play in midfield. The possibility also exists that Nico O’Reilly or Rico Lewis can potentially move into midfield. For those moves to take place a midfielder will likely have to leave Pep Guardiola’s side. Ilkay Gundogan appears to be the prime candidate to move at this stage.

Ilkay Gundogan has previously expressed his desire to stay at Manchester City for next season. But looking at the situation a move to Galatasaray may be the best move for him and Manchester City. Gundogan could spend the final years of his storied career playing in Turkey and City will begin the process of trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad for next season.