Tag: Manuel Akanji

Guardiola’s City Selection Hints at Player Exits

Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
August 2025

Pep Guardiola may have hinted at departures with Ilkay Gundogan and Manuel Akanji missing from City’s squad to face Tottenham, while Ederson remained benched amid Galatasaray talks and Savinho sat out injured. Squad trimming appears imminent. Guardiola previously warned he’d leave if City’s squad grew too large. Following heavy spending, he is now open to fringe exits, potentially sanctioning moves for Gundogan, Akanji, and Ederson as the club looks to streamline depth before deadline day.

Galatasaray Bid Puts Manuel Akanji Future in Doubt

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.

Osimhen Pushes for Galatasaray Move for City’s Akanji

Manuel Akanji (Manchester City)
August 2025

Victor Osimhen, newly signed by Galatasaray, personally called Manuel Akanji to convince him to join the Turkish giants. Galatasaray, already adding Sane, want Akanji as a defensive reinforcement while City weigh trimming their squad before Champions League registration deadlines. Akanji, marginalized at City behind Stones and Dias, faces uncertainty amid Guardiola’s concerns over squad size. With Ake and Khusanov also competing for places, Galatasaray see an opportunity. Negotiations have begun, with Osimhen acting as a recruiter in Istanbul’s ambitious summer overhaul.

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