Premier League giants Manchester City are reportedly open to parting ways with Ilkay Gundogan in the summer transfer window amid his links with Galatasaray.

According to a report by The Guardian, Ilkay Gundogan is the subject of interest from Galatasaray. The Turkish Super Lig champions are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit by signing a versatile playmaker in the summer transfer window. So, the former Manchester City captain has emerged as a target for Cimbom.

Meanwhile, the Gelsenkirchen native is eager to continue receiving regular game time, which will not be possible at Manchester City, as he will likely “have limited game time next season”. The Premier League giants are ready to part ways with Gundogan in the summer transfer window despite re-signing him last summer.

Ilkay Gundogan and his storied Manchester City career

Ilkay Gundogan has been a Manchester City legend since joining the Premier League giants from Borussia Dortmund in July 2016. While the 34-year-old playmaker spent one season with FC Barcelona after sealing a Bosman move to Catalonia, he returned to England last summer.

The former German international has served Manchester City as the club captain and amassed over 3,000 minutes of game time across 51 appearances in all competitions while chipping in with three goals and seven assists. However, Gundogan’s game time will dwindle next season, with Pep Guardiola looking towards the future.

What next?

Recent reports have claimed that Ilkay Gundogan will likely leave Manchester City in the summer transfer window, following Kevin De Bruyne through the exit door at the Etihad. The veteran playmaker has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Galatasaray among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.

The Turkish Super Lig champions are in a spot of bother over Gabriel Sara’s long-term future, with Manchester City among his prospective suitors this summer. So, Galatasaray must sign a new midfielder in the summer transfer window, with the Manchester City playmaker emerging as a viable target. Meanwhile, the Citizens are ready to part ways with him in the coming weeks.

The former German international will likely “have limited game time next season”. So, with Gundogan eager to secure play regularly, a summer exit is on the cards, with Galatasaray his likely destination amid the recent links.