Despite interest from abroad, particularly from Turkey, Gundogan has remained firm in his commitment to Pep Guardiola’s squad for another campaign, at a time when City are shaping a refreshed midfield unit following the high-profile arrivals of players such as Tijjani Reijnders.

Manchester City confirmed the appointment of Jurgen Klopp’s former Liverpool trustee Pep Lijnders earlier this summer and he already appears to be having an impact at the Etihad

Ilkay Gundogan, who triggered a one-year contract extension through his appearances last season, was left on the bench at Molineux. And while the midfielder is keen to remain at the Etihad the fact Nico O'Reilly was called upon before him at Wolves could be a sign to the 34-year-old that minutes will be hard to come by at City this season.

Manchester City have started the 2025-26 Premier League season with a convincing 4-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Erling Haaland opened the scoring to put City in front after the home side saw Marshall Munetsi ’s header ruled out for offside. Midfielder Tijjani Reijnders then made it two on his Premier League debut.

Pep Guardiola has re-asserted the need for Manchester City to sell more players before the end of the summer transfer window, saying the current size of his squ