Galatasaray in Talks with Man City Over Manuel Akanji Transfer
Galatasaray have stepped up their efforts to sign Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, sending a club representative to England to meet with City’s Director of Football, Hugo Viana, as negotiations progress.
According to reports via [Yago Sabuncuoğlu], the Turkish giants are eager to reinforce their defense and have identified Akanji as a top target. The player’s situation at Manchester City has sparked interest from several clubs, but Galatasaray are now leading the race.
✅ Current Situation:
Talks underway: Galatasaray officials have met with Man City to discuss terms.
Player’s contract & salary: One key challenge remains Akanji’s current wage demands, which are higher than what Galatasaray can comfortably offer. The player would need to accept a pay cut for the deal to happen.
Possible deal structure: A loan move with an option to buy is reportedly being considered as a financially viable solution for the Turkish side.
Although discussions are moving forward, sources indicate there is still some uncertainty over whether the transfer will materialize due to financial constraints.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops!
✍️ Zorama Peter Paul
