Manuel Akanji (Manchester City)
August 2025
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is weighing his options after Galatasaray matched City’s £15m valuation. Akanji, part of Guardiola’s treble-winning side, faces limited opportunities with nine defenders ahead of him and his role blocked at right-back by Rico Lewis. Galatasaray, also targeting Ederson and Ilkay Gundogan, lodged a £15m offer that City are willing to accept. With Guardiola keen to trim his squad for balance and morale, Akanji must decide on a move before the September 1 transfer deadline.