Manchester City has reportedly received an official offer from Crystal Palace for their treble-winning star, Manuel Akanji. The Switzerland international’s future has been a major talking point in the final days of the summer transfer window, with interest in his signature growing both domestically and internationally.
Manchester City is already grappling with ongoing questions over the futures of players such as Ederson, Savinho, and Ilkay Gundogan. Now they face the prospect of losing yet another key figure from their historic Treble-winning side.
Galatasaray was initially reported to be the first club to meet City’s £15 million valuation of Akanji. This placed the defender in a position where he had to decide his own future. The Turkish club also expressed interest in Ederson and maintains a long-standing admiration for Gündoğan.
Premier League rival joins chase for Akanji
The 30-year-old Swiss player has been an important asset for Pep Guardiola since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. He provided tactical versatility and composure at the backline. However, with just two years left on his contract and competition intensifying, it appears that Manchester City is willing to sanction a move at an appropriate price.
According to reports, Crystal Palace has now made an official offer worth £15 million inclusive of bonuses for Manuel Akanji.
While Palace’s bid aligns with what Manchester City have been holding out for, multiple clubs are now vying for Akanji's signature which could lead to competitive bidding scenario as we approach final days of market transfer window.
Potential impact on both clubs
If Manuel Akanji moves to Selhurst Park it would represent a significant coup for Oliver Glasner’s side who are not only seeking to strengthen their defensive line but also safeguard against the potential departure of Marc Guehi, who is attracting serious interest this summer.
For Manchester City, losing Akanji could accelerate their plans to explore replacements. Guehi himself has been tentatively discussed in some reports as a potential £35 million target should both Akanji and Nathan Aké leave.
As the final week of the transfer window approaches, it remains unclear whether Manchester City will look to replace Akanji immediately or rely on their existing depth which includes players like Abdukodir Khusanov, Josko Gvardiol, and Nathan Ake.
