Man City star Ilkay Gundogan shock target for Turkish giant Galatasaray with just one year left on Etihad deal
ILKAY GUNDOGAN is a shock target for Turkish club Galatasaray.
The Germany international midfielder has less than a year left on his contract.
City skipper Gundogan admitted in 2020 he would like to play in Turkey — the country of his descent — or the US once he leaves England.
But the 31-year-old has not ruled out staying if an offer was made.
However, his new wife Sara spoke last week about how she struggles to find good restaurants in the Manchester area.
He was Pep Guardiola’s first signing after taking over at City — moving for £20.4million in the summer of 2016.
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Now in his seventh season at the Etihad, Gundogan has scored 51 goals in 267 games.
The 62-time Germany international has won four Premier League titles under Guardiola.
And he has a host of admirers around the continent.
Free agent experts Juventus are reportedly keeping tabs.
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Meanwhile, Barcelona are on the hunt for a new midfielder next summer.
Should Gundogan leave City, Guardiola would likely dip into the market for an elite replacement.
Kalvin Phillips is yet to make an impact after his move from Leeds after struggling with injury.
And Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham is appreciated by City chiefs.