Gundogan set to leave City for Galatasaray

Ilkay Gundogan is set to leave Manchester City for Galatasaray after the clubs reached an agreement amid late-window negotiations, with the move expected to be completed in the coming days as the Turkish transfer window remains open. Reports say City have sanctioned the midfielder's exit and that Gundogan is due to travel to Istanbul for medical checks and to finalise personal terms on a two-year contract.

Accounts differ on the precise status of the deal. Some reports say City and Galatasaray have already agreed the terms and that Gundogan has given the green light to a move, while others suggest the agreement hinges on finalising his personal contract. An influential transfer journalist described the situation as a "deal on" after an initial proposal was submitted and Gundogan began assessing his options. Separately, a long-standing scout close to the game said Pep Guardiola had allowed the transfer and that City were prepared to let the experienced midfielder depart.

Manchester City will reportedly let Gundogan leave on a free transfer, which would save the club the salary they would have paid during the final year of his contract. German reports have suggested Galatasaray...