Barcelona Transfer News: This summer, Barcelona will have the upper hand in a Bosman transfer for Premier League champion Ilkay Gundogan
Barcelona Transfer News: In the summer transfer window, Ilkay Gundogan is expected to sign with Barcelona, as reported by Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke. When it comes to signing the Manchester City captain, the Catalan giants are in the lead. Yet, the Premier League winners are making a valiant effort to retain the experienced German midfielder.
Since joining Manchester City in July 2016 from Borussia Dortmund, Ilkay Gundogan has made a lasting impression. The arrival of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium coincided with his arrival. And ever since the 32-year-old overcame his fitness concerns, he’s been a trusted deputy for the Manchester City manager. [ Barcelona Transfer News ]
The German national team player has won the Premier League four times and several other honours with Manchester City. The experienced midfielder has appeared in approximately 300 games during his career, contributing 53 goals and 37 assists. Gundogan is in the latter months of his contract. Therefore his long-term future is unclear. And naturally, this has everyone in Barcelona talking.
In light of the doubts surrounding Sergio Busquets and Franck Kessie, Barcelona will aim to strengthen the midfield this summer. Busquets may not renew his contract with Spotify Camp Nou after this season. Yet, Kessie has been unable to establish himself as a starter in the middle. The Ivorian national team player may perhaps depart Barcelona in an effort to revive his career. [ Barcelona Transfer News ]
Will Ilkay Gundogan move to Barca?
Thus, Gundogan has become Blaugrana’s primary transfer target for the next summer. There has been much talk of a transfer between the Premier League champion and the Catalan giants. The 32-year-old is expected to sign with Barcelona this summer, according to a report by Pete O’Rourke.
The captain of Manchester City has been contacted directly by Xavi Hernandez. The player prefers to play at Camp Nou beginning in the 2023–24 season. Meanwhile, the Premier League winners are making last-ditch efforts to retain the German international at the Etihad Stadium once the summer transfer window closes. [ Barcelona Transfer News ]
Hence, all outcomes are equally possible in relation to Gundogan. It remains to be seen, though, if Barcelona can permanently change the player’s mind or whether he will continue with Manchester City.
