According to a recent report from Marca, Ilkay Gundogan and Arsenal have begun discussing a summer transfer. However, there will be fierce competition for his services.
Ilkay Gundogan is leaving Man City, right?
With Gundogan’s contract set to expire at the end of the month, the midfielder has been linked with a move elsewhere. There are reports that a move to Barcelona may be imminent after the player verbally informed the La Liga team of his desire to sign this summer.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly preparing sizable offers for the German, and French champions Paris Saint-Germain are also interested, according to a report from L’Equipe. The German is also likely to have a number of other offers on the table.
Additionally, there is a chance that the 32-year-old stays at the Etihad Stadium given Manchester City’s current desire to sign him to a long-term contract after initially only being willing to offer a one-year deal.
There will be intense competition for the £140,000 per week midfielder, according to a report from Marca (via Sport Witness). Arsenal have reportedly started talks about signing him.
If PSG chooses Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager, they might make a strong effort to sign the Germany international, and Barcelona will likely make a similar effort.
Because of their shared experience at Manchester City, Mikel Arteta is familiar with him and thinks the central midfielder might be able to give his team a chance to win the Premier League.
Gundogan: Joining Arsenal?
It would be surprising if the former Borussia Dortmund player accepted a long-term offer from another Premier League club now that City have changed their mind, especially if Pep Guardiola’s team wins the Champions League final later tonight.
The maestro, however, could be a fantastic acquisition for the Gunners if they can prevail in the race for his signature. After all, he was a key player in City’s Premier League victory last season, contributing eight goals and five assists in 35 appearances.
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The Man City star, who has been dubbed “incredible” by the media, is known for stepping up in crucial contests. He scored four goals in his final three league games to help his team win the title, and then he scored twice in the FA Cup final.
Arsenal should undoubtedly put a contract offer on the table this summer for Gundogan, who is still going strong at the age of 32.
