Arsenal reportedly have serious interest in signing Ilkay Gundogan. Hence, the Gunners will hope to sign him on a free transfer in the next summer transfer window.
However, Manchester City are also trying their best to find an agreement to extend his contract. Barcelona are also monitoring his situation.
ARSENAL AND ILKAY GUNDOGAN TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal have made Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan their top transfer target. Hence, the Gunners are also hoping that Gundogan does not agree to a contract extension. However, Manchester City are trying their best to tie him down to a new contract. Although, the German midfielder wants a longer contract than offered.
Arsenal are not the only side interested in signing him in the next summer transfer window. Barcelona are also monitoring his situation. However, they will have to manage their financial situation before making a move to sign him in the next summer transfer window. Although, if the Gunners win the race for his signature, Gundogan could help them break the unwanted record.
THE GUNNERS COULD FINALLY MAKE A FREE TRANSFER SIGNING THAT CAN FIT THE TEAM
In the recent years, Arsenal have signed the likes of Willian, Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer window. However, these players have failed to make a positive impact. Therefore, they have also failed to sell them for good money. The last good free transfer signing for the Gunners was Sol Campbell. The Gunners signed him on a free transfer from rivals Tottenham Hotspur in 2001.
Sol Campbell was an active part of Arsenal invincible team in the 2003/2004. Hence, he achieved a hero status among the Gunners fans. Ilkay Gundogan could have similar impact. The German midfielder has loads of experience of winning ample of trophies with Manchester City. Hence, he could be one of the best free transfer signings for the Gunners in the next summer transfer window.
The midfielder is 32 years of age. However, his determination of playing for German national team and Manchester City means he has many years left in his career. Therefore, Arsenal should have no problems concerning his commitment and ambitions.
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