According to Turkish media reports, Galatasaray's league rivals Istanbul Basaksehir have expressed strong interest in Gundogan.
The Istanbul-based club hopes to strengthen its squad in the winter transfer window and has included the former Bundesliga star (Borussia Dortmund, Nuremberg) on its transfer list. Gundogan's contract with Galatasaray is set to expire in the summer.
For Gundogan, Istanbul Basaksehir offers a key advantage: he would not have to give up his life in Istanbul. Therefore, a move to Saudi Arabia (where teams are also interested in him) seems unlikely.]
In the summer of 2025, he transferred from Manchester City to Turkey. In his debut season, Gundogan still played a key role as the team won their 26th league title. This summer, the situation changed, and the midfielder took a back seat.