Manchester City Want To Sign Galatasaray Midfielder In The Summer: Will He Be A Good Choice? | OneFootball

Manchester City have been a dominant team in the Premier League in the last few seasons. However, this time around they have suffered badly and are now fighting to finish in the top four by the end of the season. The club were also knocked out of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side need extensive strengthening of the squad in the summer to get back to their elite level next season.

Midfield will be an area of concern for the club. Their important midfielder, Kevin de Bruyne, is set to part ways with the club this summer, and that will be a huge setback for City. Moreover, the futures of Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, and Mateo Kovacic at the club are not certain. In such a scenario, City should be targeting a quality midfielder in the transfer window.

Manchester City Want To Sign Gabriel Sara

According to a report by French outlet Foot Mercato, Manchester City want to sign Gabriel Sara in the summer. The Galatasaray midfielder has been one of the top midfielders in the Turkish league in the last few seasons. The 25-year-old has also been part of Norwich City in England.

If we talk about his stats this season, Gabriel Sara has scored two goals in 28 matches so far in the Süper Lig 2024/2025 season. One of the two goals were scored at home, while he scored one goal in away games. Overall, Sara’s goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.08. Moreover, the midfielder’s total G/A (goals + assists) is eight for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.33 per 90 minutes, and his non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.16.

Will he be a good signing?

Gabriel Sara is the kind of midfielder who does a bit of everything—and does it well. He is got the engine to cover every blade of grass, the technique to pick out smart passes, and the grit to win his battles in midfield. Whether the midfielder is driving forward with the ball or swinging in a dangerous cross, he brings real purpose to his play. With two goals and eight assists for Galatasaray, he has shown he can contribute going forward while still handling the dirty work in the middle of the park.

It is no surprise that Manchester City are keeping an eye on him. He looks like a natural fit for Pep Guardiola’s system, especially as a flexible number eight who can slot into different roles. He’s not going to break the bank, and with his solid performances in the Championship show, he has got promise. That said, his limited experience at the highest level is a question mark. Still, if City are looking for depth without overspending, Sara could be a smart pick—so long as they balance the squad with more established talent too.