Reliable journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that Turkish club Galatasaray is intensifying its efforts to sign Swiss defender Manuel Akanji before the current summer transfer window closes.

Plettenberg confirmed that negotiations and discussions between the two parties are still ongoing, with cautious optimism within Galatasaray's management regarding the possibility of completing the deal in the coming days.

Akanji, who is 30 years old, is still under contract with English club Manchester City until 2027, making the negotiations somewhat complicated, especially given the club's commitment to its defensive players.

In a related context, the journalist clarified that there is currently no agreement between Manchester City and Galatasaray regarding Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, despite his name being recently linked to potential destinations outside England.