Manchester City receives offer from Galatasaray for permanent sale of Akanji

Manchester City have received an official offer from Galatasaray for defender Manuel Akanji, with the Turkish club keen to complete the signing before the end of the transfer window.

City open to departures

The Premier League champions remain open to selling players who are not part of Pep Guardiola’s immediate plans. After the loan departure of Jack Grealish to a league rival, the board is now evaluating the future of Akanji, who has seen his playing time reduced in recent months.

Galatasaray move for Akanji

According to journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Galatasaray have contacted City directly with a proposal for the 28-year-old Swiss international. While the transfer fee has not yet been disclosed, both clubs are expected to continue negotiations in the coming days.

Player open to Istanbul switch

Akanji’s agents are already preparing to travel to Istanbul to advance talks, and the defender is reportedly in favor of the move. With Guardiola unlikely to rely on him this season, a transfer to Turkey could give him regular minutes and a central role.