Ilkay Gundogan joins Arsenal FC: The Man City star is Mikel Arteta’s main target as Barcelona prepare to bid
The 32-year-old’s contract will expire at the end of the season but City are expected to offer him a new contract.
Gundogan is also a target for Barcelona and is drawn to the idea of joining the Spanish champions.
He has yet to make a final decision on his future and Arsenal have now expressed interest in bringing him to the Emirates Stadium.
Ilkay Gundogan has won five league titles with Manchester City
/ APArsenal manager Mikel Arteta worked with Gundogan during his time as an assistant at City and remains a fan of his.
The Gunners ambushed City last summer to sign both Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, who have impressed this season and helped Arsenal fight for the title.
Arteta’s side faltered towards the end of this year’s title race, City were crowned champions on Sunday and Arsenal plan to strengthen their squad this summer.
Gundogan brings a wealth of experience having won five league titles during his time at Etihad.
The German has played a leading role for City this season and has been on top form lately, scoring four goals in his last two league games.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/gundogan-to-arsenal-fc-transfer-news-man-city-barcelona-b1082859.html Ilkay Gundogan joins Arsenal FC: The Man City star is Mikel Arteta’s main target as Barcelona prepare to bid
