Manchester City’s German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on May 14, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABYLINDSEYDavid Ornstein reports for The Athletic that Mikel Arteta has identified Ilkay Gundogan as the ideal replacement for Granit Xhaka, should the Swiss international depart for Bayer Leverkusen this summer as expected.
Arsenal reportedly hold a concrete interest in the midfielder, though Manchester City will make fresh efforts to keep him, and he has other options on the table including Barcelona.
As it stands, the situation remains open, with no agreements reached and his City contract running down.
Gundogan’s deal expires in the summer, so if he doesn’t agree to extend with City, he’ll be available on a free transfer.
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The Guardian report that Gundogan could be tempted to work with Arteta again, and that the length of a potential deal could prove pivotal.
The 32-year-old would want at least two guaranteed years to remain in Manchester, and you’d imagine the same would be true at Arsenal
Gundogan ended up proving pivotal for Manchester City in this season’s title race, scoring five goals in six games from the start of April onwards.
In total, the midfielder has made 48 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring nine goals and assisting seven. He’s also City’s club captain.
It would certainly be a coup for Arsenal to lure Gundogan away from City on a free transfer, damaging a rival whilst boosting their own title chances.
With Xhaka likely leaving, it’s also important that the Gunners do make at least a couple of top midfield signings this summer.
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Arsenal have a concrete interest in Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan, with Mikel Arteta driving a move, according to a report.
David Ornstein reports for The Athletic that Mikel Arteta has identified Ilkay Gundogan as the ideal replacement for Granit Xhaka, should the Swiss international depart for Bayer Leverkusen this summer as expected.
Arsenal reportedly hold a concrete interest in the midfielder, though Manchester City will make fresh efforts to keep him, and he has other options on the table including Barcelona.
As it stands, the situation remains open, with no agreements reached and his City contract running down.
Gundogan’s deal expires in the summer, so if he doesn’t agree to extend with City, he’ll be available on a free transfer.
Arsenal deals summer 2023 – Arsenal transfers and rumours summer 2023 – Latest Arsenal injury updates and news
The Guardian report that Gundogan could be tempted to work with Arteta again, and that the length of a potential deal could prove pivotal.
The 32-year-old would want at least two guaranteed years to remain in Manchester, and you’d imagine the same would be true at Arsenal.
Gundogan ended up proving pivotal for Manchester City in this season’s title race, scoring five goals in six games from the start of April onwards.
In total, the midfielder has made 48 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring nine goals and assisting seven. He’s also City’s club captain.
It would certainly be a coup for Arsenal to lure Gundogan away from City on a free transfer, damaging a rival whilst boosting their own title chances.
With Xhaka likely leaving, it’s also important that the Gunners do make at least a couple of top midfield signings this summer.
