(Credit: Imago)

James Murray

Wed 6 August 2025 21:00, UK

Ilkay Gundogan could quit Manchester City this summer after an “astonishing” deal has been agreed. 

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The retired Germany international originally left Man City to join Barcelona on a free transfer in 2023, but he returned just 12 months later on a two-year deal.

Gundogan has been linked with Galatasaray this summer as his role at the Etihad Stadium could be set to diminish following the arrivals of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. 

Galatasaray have pulled off two blockbuster signings in recent weeks after securing deals for Victor Osimhen and former Man City favourite Leroy Sane. 

Osimhen, who spent last season on loan with the Turkish giants, has now completed a permanent move to Istanbul from Napoli for £64.8million, while his salary is worth €16million (£13.9million) net. 

That suggests Galatasaray would be able to offer Gundogan a lucrative salary to join them this summer.

The 34-year-old registered five goals and eight assists in 54 appearances last season. 

Pep Guardiola would be willing to let Ilkay Gundogan leave Man City this summer (Credit: Imago)

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This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “Kalvin Phillips is a free transfer for somebody, again probably with a subsidy.

It’s also not impossible he would go there.” 

Man City finished third in the Premier League (Credit: Imago)

In terms of another potential exit at the Etihad, former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider Tottenham have set their sights on signing Jack Grealish.

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