Arsenal are reportedly showing interest in signing Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer. Barcelona are also monitoring the situation.
His contract with Manchester City is going to expire in the next summer. However, he is yet to agree terms to extend his contract with the Premier League giants.
ARSENAL AND ILKAY GUNDOGAN TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal want to sign Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer in the next summer transfer window. The report also claims that German midfielder is open to the move of reuniting with Mikel Arteta. A report also claims that German midfielder is not happy with the terms offered by Manchester City. However, City are not willing to improve the offer at the moment.
The other problem is the German midfielder wants a hefty salary to extend his contract and a two -year contract. Manchester City are also ready to give him a two year contract. However, they are not willing to match his salary demands. Although, Arsenal are willing to match the demands. However, the Gunners are not leading the race for his signature.
BARCELONA ARE LEADING THE RACE FOR HIS SIGNATURE
According to reports, Barcelona are leading the race for the signature of Ilkay Gundogan. The player is also excited with the prospect of playing for the Spanish giants. However, Barcelona also are not willing to match his demands. He will have to take a pay-cut to get his dream. Hence, this is where, Arsenal come into the picture.
Arsenal are willing to give him the game-time and also the finances. The German midfielder is also excited with the prospect of staying in London. Gunners are also likely going to play in the Champions League next season. Hence, the move will also match his ambitions to play in the Champions League. However, Manchester City contract extension is still an option.
Manchester City fans will hope that Gundogan does not go to Arsenal. This is because of the recent successes of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Hence, the fans are hoping that club does not repeat the same mistake with Gundogan.
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