Arsenal, Barcelona, and Manchester City all remain in the race for Ilkay Gundogan’s signature next season.
The 32-year-old German held the Premier League trophy aloft yesterday after sealing an astonishing fifth league title in six seasons.
And according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, talks continue between Gundogan and the Citizens over thrashing out a new contract that would now run until the summer of 2025, with no bid being accepted or rejected as of yet.
Talks will continue in the next few days between Ilkay Gündogan’s camp and Manchester City — new proposal will be valid until June 2024 plus one year as option. 🔵 #MCFC
Gündogan has not rejected or accepted any bid as of now. Barcelona proposal remains valid. Race open. https://t.co/N4sWwOZsBp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 22, 2023
Ilkay Gundogan set to stay at the Etihad Stadium?
A bid remains on the table from Barcelona, with Gundogan not making a decision on an offer from the Catalan giants either.
And according to the Athletic’s David Ornstein this morning, it has also been confirmed that Arsenal have entered the three-way fight for the Manchester City captain, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta expecting ex-captain Granit Xhaka will leave the club this summer for Bayer Leverkusen.
🚨 Arsenal trying to sign Man City captain Ilkay Gundogan. Arteta wants 32yo if Xhaka goes. Fresh attempts will be made to keep him at #MCFC + other options. #AFC additionally pushing hard for Rice & Mount + renewed efforts to secure Nwaneri @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/HHJY2QRmsF
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 22, 2023
