Barcelona has expressed interest in signing Ilkay Gundogan to strengthen their midfield options following the departure of Sergio Busquets. Gundogan is willing to reduce his salary demands and is attracted to Barcelona’s three-year contract offer, showing a preference for a move to Spain rather than extending his current contract with Manchester City.
However, a recent report from SportBILD suggests that Barcelona may face competition from Arsenal in their pursuit of Gundogan. Arsenal, who are looking to bolster their midfield after a disappointing season, see Gundogan as an ideal candidate due to his technical abilities and his previous connection with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. This option could be appealing to Gundogan as it would allow him to remain in England.
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Another potential obstacle for Barcelona is Manchester City, who have only offered Gundogan a one-year contract extension. However, City has been impressed by Gundogan’s recent performances, which might lead them to reconsider and present a two-year contract offer, which could be tempting for the German midfielder.
To secure Gundogan’s services in the upcoming summer, Barcelona will need to act swiftly given these challenges. It’s worth noting that Barcelona has other targets in mind, including Sofyan Amrabat, Ruben Neves, and Martin Zubimendi, as they prepare for the new season.
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