Stefan Borson: Man City big name 'doesn't want to leave' the club after biting back at journalist
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Credit: Imago
James Murray
Tue 26 August 2025 12:00, UK
Manuel Akanji has hinted a Manchester City transfer update wasn’t true after going public with his desire to stay.
Man City are aiming to accelerate player sales after Pep Guardiola made it clear he wants to trim his squad before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
Pep Guardiola is looking to trim his Man City squad before the transfer window closes (Credit: Imago)
This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.
Football Insider revealed on 22 August Akanji could turn down the opportunity to join Galatasaray as he would prefer to remain at the Etihad Stadium.
“We have seen that the City players have been particularly reluctant to leave the club, which is not a huge surprise.
“But it seems like they’re reluctant to go even in a scenario where they’re likely to be struggling for minutes in a World Cup year.”
Manuel Akanji could stay at Man City this summer (Credit: Imago)
In terms of other transfer activity, Football Insider revealed on 17 August Xavi Simons and Rodrygo are on Man City’s radar.
It is believed multiple fringe players could leave Man City before the transfer window closes.