- City ready to offload Gundogan
- German midfielder eyeing return to Bundesliga
- 34-year-old was linked with Galatasaray
Getty Images SportIlkay Gundogan heading back to the Bundesliga? Man City midfielder eyes return with Premier League side ready to offload

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✅ Serves as the primary English-language platform for the US market, streaming over 270 live Bundesliga matches throughout the season.
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DirecTV
✅ Carries USA Network, guaranteeing access to the 30+ highest-profile English-language marquee matches per season (including Der Klassiker).
✅ Carries Telemundo and Universo alongside USA Network and CNBC, giving you access to the biggest matches across both English and Spanish broadcasts.
✅ Allows you to effortlessly record the live weekend matches airing on traditional television to watch later on your own schedule.

Peacock
✅ While the English rights are split between two platforms, Peacock streams all 300+ Bundesliga matches live and on-demand with authentic Spanish commentary.
✅ Provides a single, unified digital hub for bilingual fans who want guaranteed access to every single game on the schedule without switching platforms.
✅ Your subscription also includes NBC's massive slate of English Premier League matches, allowing you to stream two of Europe's top leagues in the same app.

Fandango
✅ Serves as the primary English-language platform for the US market, streaming over 270 live Bundesliga matches throughout the season.
✅ For the first time in years, the vast majority of the schedule is completely free to access without requiring a monthly sports subscription.
✅ Easily accessible across smart TVs and mobile devices without needing a cable-authenticated login, operating similarly to other FAST (free ad-supported streaming) services.

DirecTV
✅ Carries USA Network, guaranteeing access to the 30+ highest-profile English-language marquee matches per season (including Der Klassiker).
✅ Carries Telemundo and Universo alongside USA Network and CNBC, giving you access to the biggest matches across both English and Spanish broadcasts.
✅ Allows you to effortlessly record the live weekend matches airing on traditional television to watch later on your own schedule.
WHAT HAPPENED?
City boss Pep Guardiola wants a smaller squad and has complained about the size of the current contingent. According to Bild, City are ready to offload some players, and the names include those of Manuel Akanji and Gundogan. The German midfielder, who was previously linked with Galatasaray, is now considering a return to the Bundesliga, where he once shone for Borussia Dortmund. However, no club has yet been linked with the midfielder.
Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Ever since joining City in 2016, he has played an integral role in their five Premier League-winning campaigns. However, the Champions League winner was left out of the matchday squad against Tottenham at the weekend, which may indicate a possible departure. His link with Galatasaray over the summer was strong, but the deal did not see daylight due to his high salary.
DID YOU KNOW?
Gundogan, who has 19 goals in 82 appearances for Germany, has won 14 trophies at City. Those include five Premier League titles, one Champions League trophy, four Carabao Cup titles, two FA Cups and two Community Shields.
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR GUNDOGAN?
With just six days left for the transfer window to come to a close, Gundogan will have to find himself a Bundesliga club soon.
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