Galatasaray Closing In On £15m Deal For Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji

Galatasaray are close to signing Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji in a permanent deal. The fee is reportedly £15 million. They hope to complete the transfer soon and will present their offer to Akanji directly.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Galatasaray‘s representatives have traveled to the UK to discuss the deal with City. They want to sign Akanji before the transfer window closes. The defender struggled with form and fitness last season. He has fallen down the pecking order at City, as reports indicate that Manchester City might let him go after their negotiations. Manager Pep Guardiola is streamlining his squad after new signings, and City were open to selling Akanji once their asking price was met.

WHY THE TRANSFER MATTERS

Galatasaray are defending their Süper Lig title and currently lead rivals Fenerbahce with 2 wins in the 2 opening matches. Akanji’s signing would make their defense even stronger. He brings Champions League experience, having made 27 appearances for City in the 2025/26 season. But, injuries have been a concern for him in recent years, further complicating his time at the club.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

With the transfer window closing soon, Galatasaray will present their final offer to Akanji and hope he can join them before their next game against Kayserispor. If the deal goes through, reports suggest that Akanji could be a key player for them in their title defense and chase for the Champions League knockout stages.