Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona in Transfer Battle
The future of Ilkay Gundogan is up in the air as Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona all battle for his signature. The 32-year-old midfielder is out of contract at City at the end of June and has been named on the club’s ‘released list’.
Manchester City Hoping to Keep Gundogan
Manchester City are still hoping to convince Gundogan to sign a new deal at the Etihad. The Treble winners are eager to keep the Germany international at the club and are doing all they can to make it happen.
Arsenal Looking to Rebuild Midfield
Arsenal are also eager to sign Gundogan with Mikel Arteta plotting to rebuild his midfield this summer. The Gunners are keen to add Gundogan to their squad and have registered their interest in signing him.
Barcelona Plotting Move for Gundogan
Barcelona have been plotting a move for Gundogan since the start of the year. The Spanish giants are keen to add Gundogan to their squad and have been in contact with his agent.
Borussia Dortmund Register Interest in Gundogan
Borussia Dortmund have also registered their interest in bringing Gundogan back to the Westfalenstadion, where he spent five years before moving to Manchester. Gundogan has revealed that there has been contact between Dortmund and his agent but the probability of him returning to the Bundesliga isn’t too high.
Gundogan Still Undecided on Future
Gundogan is still undecided on his future and is yet to make a decision on where he will be playing next season. Talks are ongoing in the background and Gundogan is weighing up his options before making a final decision.
Pep Guardiola Suggests Barcelona Move
Pep Guardiola has suggested that Gundogan’s future could lie at Barcelona should he decide not to extend his stay with City. Guardiola has said that City are interested in renewing his contract but Barcelona are also interested and have been in contact with Gundogan’s agent.
Conclusion
The future of Ilkay Gundogan is still up in the air as Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona all battle for his signature. The 32-year-old midfielder is out of contract at City at the end of June and is yet to make a decision on where he will be playing next season. Talks are ongoing in the background and Gundogan is weighing up his options before making a final decision. Pep Guardiola has suggested that Gundogan’s future could lie at Barcelona should he decide not to extend his stay with City.