Tottenham Hot on Akanji’s Pursuit…
Tottenham is racing like a caffeinated hamster for Manu Akanji, with Manchester City ready to part ways with the defender. Pep Guardiola eagerly awaits a more petite squad, as if he’s going for the football manager version of a minimalist lifestyle. Akanji, who arrived as an urgent solution from Dortmund for £15m in 2022, exceeded expectations, contributing to City’s legendary title streak. Despite a slight dip in last season’s zing, he stayed more reliable than a grandmother’s fruitcake on Christmas.
With City’s squad slimming down like a New Year’s resolution, Akanji is the talk of the transfer market. Tottenham is offering the sweet allure of Champions League football and Premier League continuity. Hot on Spurs’ heels are Galatasaray and AC Milan, vying for his signature too. Meanwhile, City, playing chess with player moves, halted any exit plans for Savinho and squashed ambitions of acquiring Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. And if Ederson leaves, they might just try to swap the Eiffel Tower itself for PSG’s goalkeeper Donnarumma!
