Ilkay Gundogan changes his mind after Arsenal interests. He is now a won the Premier League 3 times in a row. He is now on his way to win the treble with City. Gundogan wants to secure a long term contract at a club. However, City are only interested in offering him just a year extension.
Options available for Ilkay Gundogan come this transfer window
Ilkay Gundogan has now reportedly had a ‘change of heart’ on his Manchester City future. It comes just months after he was edging closer to the exit door. Pep Guardiola’s captain fantastic is yet to commit to a new contract. The Premier League champions currently offering the German international a short-term extension.
Barcelona are said to be proposing a two-year contract offer that would see Gundogan join the Catalan giants. However, this will be on a free transfer at the start of July.
However, Arsenal have since entered the running and they would be keen to add Gundogan to their squad. He could be reunited with Mikel Arteta.
Sky Italia reported :-
“Ilkay Gundogan and Man City are currently in talks and both Pep Guardiola and the club love him.“
“A few months ago, he thought about leaving but his heart wants to stay. It is all still open but Man City are keen to keep him.”
That said, there is a sense Guardiola would have sent substitute Gundogan onto the field against Chelsea last Sunday to say his goodbyes if he was likely to depart.
