Manchester Metropolis have reached an settlement with Galatasaray over the switch of Ilkay Gundogan, in response to reviews in Germany.
The transfer would mark one other high-profile departure from Pep Guardiola’s squad, following Kevin De Bruyne’s exit earlier this summer time, with Ederson and Manuel Akanji additionally anticipated to depart earlier than the switch deadline.
Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano report that Metropolis and Galatasaray have already agreed phrases, although the precise particulars stay undisclosed.
The deal now hinges on Gundogan finalising private phrases with the Turkish champions, who’re providing a reported €5 million web wage.
The 33-year-old midfielder nonetheless has a yr remaining on his Metropolis contract, having rejoined the membership in 2024 after terminating his Barcelona deal to help the Catalans’ monetary scenario.
Gundogan has beforehand expressed an curiosity in taking part in for Galatasaray, and optimism is rising that the switch will likely be accomplished within the coming days.
The transfer comes after Galatasaray didn’t land Metropolis goalkeeper Ederson earlier this summer time, with the Brazilian now sure for fierce rivals Fenerbahce.
Securing Gundogan, nevertheless, would signify a significant assertion of intent from the reigning Tremendous Lig champions.
For Metropolis, dropping each Gundogan and De Bruyne inside the identical window would depart Guardiola’s aspect virtually unrecognisable from the one which lifted a number of Premier League and Champions League titles lately.
